One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini
If you’re in search of a meal that is both flavorful and easy to prepare, look no further than this One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini. This comforting dish combines tender chicken pieces with cheesy tortellini enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. In just 30 minutes, you can create a delightful dinner that fills your kitchen with enticing aromas and satisfies even the pickiest eaters. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-pot wonder minimizes cleanup while maximizing flavor. With the option to customize ingredients, you’ll find it easy to adapt this recipe to suit everyone’s tastes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Italian
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 (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add more butter if needed and sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping any bits off the bottom of the pot. Next, stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add tortellini to the sauce and cook for about 4-6 minutes until tender.
- Return chicken to the pot and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Cook for another 2-3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg