Description
A quick and comforting dish featuring cheese tortellini, juicy chicken, and vibrant broccoli in a rich creamy sauce. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups broccoli florets (steamed or cooked)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 6-8 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes until it begins to thicken.
- Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
- Add cooked tortellini, chicken, and broccoli to the sauce. Toss to coat everything in the creamy sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream. This dish can also be made vegetarian by eliminating the chicken and adding more vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: tortellini, creamy sauce, chicken, broccoli, Italian recipe, one pot meal