Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of Chicken Tortellini Alfredo, a satisfying Italian-American dish that combines tender chicken, cheese-filled tortellini, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Alfredo Sauce:
- 1 package (20 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Extra Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: Boil water, cook tortellini, drain, and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season and cook chicken until golden. Remove from skillet.
- Prepare the Alfredo Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter, add cream, Parmesan, nutmeg, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken and tortellini to the skillet. Toss in sauce, sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using grilled or blackened chicken.
- Enhance with spinach or peas for color and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg