Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini. This delightful dish combines tender chicken and creamy cheese tortellini, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce that will leave your taste buds wanting more. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this one-pot meal is not only quick to prepare but also ensures minimal cleanup afterward. With just a handful of ingredients and customizable spice levels, you can whip up this savory dish in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or entertaining friends.
Ingredients
- 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
- 1 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper. In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.
- In the same pot, add another tablespoon of butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Pour in the chicken broth while scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add fresh cheese tortellini to the pot. Cook according to package instructions, usually around 4–6 minutes, until tender and heated through.
- Return the cooked chicken back into the pot. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Let everything simmer together for an additional 2–3 minutes so flavors meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider tossing in spinach or cherry tomatoes during cooking. Adjust the level of crushed red pepper flakes according to your spice preference. Let the dish rest briefly before serving to deepen the flavors.