Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tortellini: A Simple Comfort Recipe
A comforting dish featuring garlic, parmesan, and chicken served with tortellini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups tortellini
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine the cooked tortellini with the sauce and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs such as basil or parsley.
- Can be served with a side salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tortellini