Chicken Tortellini Alfredo

Above view of a bowl of tortellini alfredo with chicken chunks, a small bowl of parmesan and a white striped towel.

Adding a fun twist to a familiar favorite, this Chicken Tortellini Alfredo is ready in less than 30 minutes. Add some garlic bread or steamed veggies and you have a complete meal that’s ready to share.

Prep Time5

Cook Time18

Total Time23

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings:

Calories: 1148kcal

Author: Tristin - Home Cooked Harvest

Ingredients

For the Chicken

2 large boneless skinless chicken breast about 1 1/2 lbs, sliced in half
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Sauce

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large garlic cloves minced
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
20 ounce package refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 cup fresh parmesan grated, plus more for topping
1/4 cup parsley chopped, optional for topping

Instructions

Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Season both sides of the chicken with the garlic powder, salt, onion powder, and pepper.
Heat stainless steel or cast iron pan over medium to medium high. Once hot add in 1 tablespoon oil.
Add the four halved breasts to the hot oil. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side.
Transfer the chicken to a plate and let it rest. Drain the oil from the pan.
Set the pan over medium low heat. Melt the butter then add in the minced garlic, saute for 1 minute. Add in the heavy cream. Bring up to medium heat. Stirring frequently, bring to a simmer and let thicken slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Add the tortellini and simmer until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Turn off the heat and take the pan off the hot burner. Stir in the parmesan cheese gently.
Cut the chicken into 1-inch chunks and mix into the pan. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve with more grated parmesan and chopped parsley, if desired.

Notes

Swap the chicken for cooked Italian sausage or shrimp for a fun twist. Just remember to brown it first, then toss it into the creamy tortellini at the end.
Stir in a big handful of spinach, peas, or steamed broccoli for a pop of color and extra veggies without any extra fuss.
Personalize it with some red pepper flakes, a bit of fresh lemon juice, or a sprinkle of Italian seasoning to make the sauce your own.
Leftovers will last about 3 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

* Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.

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