Creamy Garlic Parmesan Tortellini with Chicken and Broccoli
Indulge in the delightful Creamy Garlic Parmesan Tortellini with Chicken and Broccoli, a comforting dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. This recipe combines tender cheese tortellini, juicy chicken, and vibrant broccoli, all enveloped in a rich garlic Parmesan sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a quick yet satisfying meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pan
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil tortellini in salted water until al dente; drain.
- Steam or blanch broccoli until bright green; set aside.
- Sauté chicken in olive oil seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine cooked chicken, tortellini, and broccoli into the sauce; stir well.
- Simmer for an additional 2 minutes to heat through; garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg