Description
A comforting meal featuring tender cheese tortellini, juicy grilled chicken, and bright broccoli in a silky Parmesan cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (16 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 grilled boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 12 oz total, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients. Slice the grilled chicken, cut large broccoli florets, mince garlic, grate Parmesan, and chop parsley.
- Steam the broccoli by placing it in a steamer basket over simmering water for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Cook the tortellini in boiling water according to package directions, usually 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic in melted butter in the same pot for 30 to 60 seconds.
- Build the cream sauce by adding heavy cream and chicken broth while stirring, then season and simmer gently.
- Melt the Parmesan slowly, stirring in portions until smooth.
- Combine the tortellini, chicken, and broccoli with the sauce, folding gently to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a spicier dish, increase crushed red pepper. You can use turkey or shrimp instead of chicken for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 46g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, tortellini, chicken recipe, weeknight dinner, garlic Parmesan