Description
Cajun Chicken Tortellini With Garlic Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that brings together tender chicken and cheesy tortellini enveloped in a creamy garlic sauce, infused with zesty Cajun spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe is both easy to prepare and sure to impress your family and guests. The combination of rich flavors and comforting textures makes it a go-to choice for any occasion. Whether served in casual bowls for a family dinner or elegantly plated for a dinner party, this dish promises satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 10 oz cheese tortellini, fresh or refrigerated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cajun spices (to taste)
- Minced garlic (optional)
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and season with Cajun spices. Cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes).
- Prepare the garlic sauce: Reduce heat to low; add minced garlic (if using) to the skillet with chicken. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant, then pour in heavy cream and mix in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine everything: Add cooked tortellini to the skillet with the sauce. Stir gently until well combined and heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg