Description
One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken, creamy tortellini, and a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this one-pot wonder allows you to create a flavorful meal without the hassle of excessive cleanup. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up a comforting dish that is sure to impress family and friends alike. The combination of savory chicken, fresh cheese tortellini, and aromatic herbs makes every bite a satisfying experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups fresh cheese tortellini
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until browned (about 6–8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds, then add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping any bits from the bottom. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add tortellini and cook for about 4–6 minutes until tender.
- Return cooked chicken to the pot, mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted, then serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg