Description

A comforting, flavorful one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, fresh cheese tortellini, and a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce with a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. Perfect for busy weeknights or when entertaining.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

2 cups fresh cheese tortellini (or ravioli)

4 cloves garlic, minced

4 tbsp butter

1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

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

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Instructions

Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, melt more butter and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in crushed red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds to release their flavor.
Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any bits left in the pot for extra flavor. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
Add the fresh tortellini to the pot and cook for 4–6 minutes until tender and heated through.
Return the chicken to the pot, stirring in the Parmesan cheese until it’s melted and the sauce becomes creamy. Let everything cook together for another 2–3 minutes.
Top with chopped fresh basil or parsley before serving.

Notes

Add Veggies: Toss in some spinach, peas, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra texture and flavor.

Make It Spicier: Add more red pepper flakes or some chili paste for an extra kick.

Dairy-Free: Use coconut milk or almond cream instead of heavy cream and a dairy-free Parmesan alternative.

Use Different Pasta: Swap out tortellini for ravioli, farfalle, or another pasta you have on hand.

Best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
Calories: 550
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 115mg