Description
Creamy chicken tortellini alfredo brings Italian-style comfort to dinner tables with rich, cheesy sauce. Hearty pasta and tender chicken create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) cheese tortellini
- 2 cups (480 ml) cooked, diced chicken (grilled or rotisserie)
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare tortellini according to package directions, ensuring al dente texture. Thoroughly drain and reserve.
- Heat a large skillet over medium temperature, melting butter until it becomes fragrant and slightly golden.
- Introduce minced garlic to the butter, sautéing for approximately 60 seconds to release aromatic flavors without browning.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Allow mixture to reach a gentle simmer, maintaining consistent heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Gradually incorporate Parmesan cheese, whisking continuously to create a smooth, velvety sauce that thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Fold cooked chicken and tortellini into the creamy sauce, ensuring each piece is thoroughly enveloped with the rich alfredo coating.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, gently stirring to warm ingredients evenly and meld flavors.
- Transfer to serving plates and optionally garnish with fresh chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure tortellini is cooked al dente to prevent mushiness and maintain a perfect texture when mixed with the creamy sauce.
- Replace heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter version, reducing overall calorie content without sacrificing flavor.
- Add roasted vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition and color contrast in the dish.
- For gluten-free adaptation, use gluten-free tortellini and verify Parmesan cheese is certified gluten-free to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 920 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 70 g
- Saturated Fat: 42 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 225 mg