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Creamy Garlic Tortellini

Indulge in creamy garlic butter chicken tortellini with parmesan cream. Quick easy recipe perfect for weeknights or special occasions. Ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 640
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 12 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 5–6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 5 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2.7 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling water
  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Cheese grater
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water, add tortellini, and cook until tender but firm, about 3–4 minutes for fresh.
  2. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and half of the butter over medium-high heat. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper, then cook until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Remove chicken and place it in a bowl.
  5. Reduce heat to medium, melt remaining butter in the skillet, and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine and scrape up browned bits for flavor.
  7. Add Velveeta and cream cheese, stirring until melted and smooth, then gradually add mozzarella and Parmesan until the sauce thickens.
  8. Stir in Italian seasoning and gently fold in cooked tortellini, then return chicken to the skillet and mix lightly.
  9. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 640kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 515mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 450mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a twist, deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine after browning the chicken. Use high-quality ingredients for the best results—fresh garlic and real Parmesan cheese make a noticeable difference. Keep the heat at medium when making the sauce to prevent curdling. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, reheating with a splash of cream to restore creaminess. Consider using different tortellini varieties or cheese options based on availability or dietary preferences.
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