Description
This creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tortellini is a 30-minute one-skillet wonder! Juicy seared chicken, cheesy tortellini, and crisp-tender broccoli come together in a rich garlic parmesan sauce that’s comfort food perfection.
Ingredients
1 lb fresh cheese tortellini
1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tbsp butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: ¼ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
Cook the tortellini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini until just al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water and drain. Set aside.
Steam the broccoli: Lightly steam the broccoli until crisp-tender. Shock in ice water to retain color and texture.
Sear the chicken: In a large skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in cream, whisking gently. Bring to a light simmer, then remove from heat and stir in Parmesan until smooth.
Combine: Add tortellini, chicken, and broccoli to the sauce. Toss gently to coat. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water. Serve warm.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
Want extra garlic flavor? Add a pinch of garlic powder along with the fresh garlic.
This dish reheats well—just add a splash of cream or milk before reheating to maintain that creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 625 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg