Description
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with I Just Made This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Tortellini. This quick and satisfying dish features tender chicken and vibrant broccoli enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic sauce, all brought together with cheesy tortellini. Perfect for both busy weeknights and special gatherings, this one-pot wonder ensures minimal cleanup while delivering maximum flavor that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups broccoli florets (steamed or cooked)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Minced garlic (recommended)
- Heavy cream (recommended)
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken pieces, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for about 6-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Lower the heat to medium-low; add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Mix in heavy cream and stir until combined.
- Incorporate grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Add steamed broccoli and Italian seasoning, then gently fold in the cooked tortellini until coated in sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg