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Moist Coffee Delight

Moist Coffee Delight

Creamy Cajun Alfredo with garlic butter chicken and cheesy tortellini. Easy 35-minute comfort food dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 700
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs cheese-filled tortellini fresh or frozen
  • 2.25 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into large chunks
  • 4.5 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2.25 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
  • 2.25 cups heavy cream
  • 6 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.75 cup Velveeta cheese cubes
  • 1.125 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1.125 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.75 cup reserved pasta water use as needed
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Large deep skillet or Dutch oven
  • Tongs
  • Wooden spoon
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a rolling boil and cook the tortellini according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 3/4 cup of pasta water, drain tortellini and set aside.
  2. Pat chicken dry and toss with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let sit for a few minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil and 1 1/2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and sear for 3-4 minutes until golden. Flip and cook until done. Remove chicken from skillet.
  4. Lower heat to medium, add remaining 3 tbsp butter, scrape up browned bits, and stir in minced garlic. Cook until fragrant.
  5. Slowly pour in heavy cream, add cream cheese and Velveeta, and stir until melted and smooth.
  6. Turn heat to low, add mozzarella and Parmesan, stirring until melted. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if necessary.
  7. Add cooked tortellini and chicken back into the sauce, toss to coat, and heat for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley and additional Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 700kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 38gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1250mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This creamy comfort dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies or proteins!
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