Description
This One Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken and pillowy tortellini in a rich, buttery garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it offers a symphony of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced into bite-sized pieces)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh garlic (minced)
- Red pepper flakes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Fresh cheese tortellini
- Remaining unsalted butter
- Half of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Remaining freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by gathering all your ingredients. Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces, mince the garlic, and have your tortellini ready.
- In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.
- In the same pot, add another tablespoon of butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth. Bring it to a simmer, then add the tortellini. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes, until the tortellini is tender.
- Once the tortellini is cooked, return the chicken to the pot. Stir in the remaining butter and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until everything is well combined and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with the remaining Parmesan and a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy your delicious meal!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute chicken with chicken thighs or beef. You can also use frozen tortellini, vegetable broth for a vegetarian option, and nutritional yeast for a dairy-free cheese alternative.