Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy Garlic Parmesan Tortellini with Chicken & Broccoli. This delightful dish combines tender cheese tortellini with juicy chicken and fresh broccoli, all enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests, this recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a quick yet satisfying dinner. The balance of flavors and textures ensures that both kids and adults will enjoy every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups broccoli florets (steamed or cooked)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken pieces; season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese while stirring until melted and smooth.
- Toss in the cooked tortellini and steamed broccoli, coating everything evenly in the sauce.
- Serve warm with chopped fresh parsley as garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg