One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini
Indulge in the deliciousness of One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini! This comforting dish combines tender chicken and soft cheese tortellini enveloped in a creamy garlic butter sauce, perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re whipping up a quick weeknight dinner or hosting friends, this recipe is designed to impress while keeping cleanup to a minimum. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a rich and satisfying meal that’s sure to delight every palate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs
- 2 cups fresh cheese tortellini
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until browned and fully cooked (6–8 minutes). Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, melt an additional tablespoon of butter, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (30 seconds), then add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping up any browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add tortellini and cook until tender (4–6 minutes).
- Return cooked chicken to the pot, stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, and let it cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 352g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 155mg