Description
A creamy and flavorful dish featuring tender garlic butter chicken and cheesy tortellini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 cups tortellini
- 4 tbsp garlic butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions and set aside.
- Heat garlic butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken breast and season with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Melt in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
- Combine the cooked tortellini with the sauce, mixing well.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, tortellini, creamy sauce, garlic butter, Italian recipe