Description
Chicken tortellini alfredo is a creamy and delicious dinner delight that combines tender chicken, flavorful tortellini, and a rich sauce, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh tortellini
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken until it is no longer pink in the center, about 5-7 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream to the skillet.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Choose fresh tortellini for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: chicken
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (250g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 100
Keywords: chicken, tortellini, alfredo, creamy, dinner