Description
A creamy and rich dish featuring asiago cheese-filled tortelloni with grilled chicken, smothered in a classic Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb asiago cheese-filled tortelloni
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the tortelloni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill until fully cooked (about 6-7 minutes per side). Slice into strips.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens.
- Add cooked tortelloni to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Serve topped with grilled chicken slices and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the Alfredo sauce.
- Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Use pre-cooked grilled chicken to save time.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: asiago tortelloni, alfredo pasta, grilled chicken pasta, creamy pasta recipe