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One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini

A quick and flavorful one-pot meal featuring tender chicken and cheesy tortellini in a spicy garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Tortellini
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 12 ounces fresh cheese tortellini or frozen
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
Spices and Aromatics
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Butter and Garnish
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped for garnish
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated for serving

Method
 

Cook the Chicken
  1. In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In the same pot, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer.
Cook the Tortellini
  1. Add the tortellini to the pot and cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes, until tender.
  2. Return the cooked chicken to the pot and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes. This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.

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