Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini, a dish that perfectly balances comfort and gourmet tastes. This recipe features tender chicken simmered in a creamy garlic butter sauce, combined with fresh cheese tortellini for a satisfying meal that is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. In just 30 minutes, you can create this flavorful one-pot wonder, ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings. The best part? Cleanup is a breeze since everything cooks in one pot! Customize the dish by swapping out the chicken for shrimp or adding your favorite vegetables, making it versatile enough to suit any palate. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this delightful comfort food classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 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 for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat and cook chicken until browned (6–8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (30 seconds). Add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any bits from the pot. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add tortellini and cook until tender (4–6 minutes).
- Return chicken to the pot, stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, and let everything cook together for another 2–3 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg