One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini
If you’re craving a meal that’s bursting with flavor yet simple to prepare, look no further than this One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini. This dish combines tender chicken and creamy cheese tortellini in a buttery garlic sauce, creating a comforting dinner option that’s perfect for both busy weeknights and special gatherings. With its rich flavors and delightful textures, everyone around your table will be asking for seconds. Plus, the one-pot method means less cleanup, allowing you to focus on enjoying your culinary masterpiece!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt butter and cook chicken until browned (6–8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any flavorful bits from the pot. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add tortellini to the pot and cook until tender (4–6 minutes).
- Return chicken to the pot, stir in Parmesan cheese, and let everything meld for another 2–3 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg