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chicken tortellini alfredo in a skillet
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Chicken Tortellini Alfredo

Our chicken tortellini alfredo is a one-pan meal ready in less than 30 minutes! Our sauce is rich and creamy and the tortellini is like little bites of heaven!
Course Chicken Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword alfredo recipes, chicken alfredo recipes, tortellini recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 1335kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size cubes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 heaping tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed and at room temperature
  • 1 cup, plus more if need to thin sauce low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried ground onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried ground nutmeg
  • 19 ounces cheese tortellini, fresh or frozen + thawed if frozen
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
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Instructions

  • Toss chicken (1 1/2 pounds) with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and Italian seasoning (1 tablespoon) and coat evenly.
    Step 1 how to make chicken tortellini alfredo, Season the chicken.
  • Heat oil (2 tablespoons), over medium-high heat, in a large skillet. When the oil shimmers add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until it begins to brown. Transfer to a plate.
    Step 2 how to make one pan chicken tortellini alfredo, Brown the chicken.
  • Stir in garlic (1 heaping tablespoon) and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add softened cream cheese (8 ounces), broth (1 cup), heavy cream (1 cup), onion powder (1/2 teaspoon), and nutmeg (1/4 teaspoon) then bring to a simmer.
    Step 3 how to make skillet chicken tortellini alfredo, Add softened cream cheese, broth, heavy cream, onion powder, and nutmeg then bring to a simmer.
  • Pour tortellini (19 ounces) into skillet and increase heat then bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until the tortellini is tender, and the sauce has thickened a bit, about 4 minutes.
    Step 4 how to make chicken cheese tortellini alfredo, Add the tortellini.
  • Return the chicken and any juices that have accumulated on the plate. Add the Parmesan (1 1/2 cups) to the skillet then stir to combine, simmering for 1 minute, until the Parmesan melts. and chicken is heated through. Adjust seasoning if needed.
    Step 5 how to make chicken tortellini alfredo, Add the Parmesan, stir, and simmer until the cheese melts.
  • Remove from heat, sprinkle mozzarella (1 cup) over top of pasta, cover to allow mozzarella to melt. Sprinkle with green onions (1/4 cup) and serve.
    Step 7 how to make skillet chicken tortellini alfredo, Add green onions.

Notes

  1. Up The Nutritional Ante: Add peas or broccoli for a one-bowl complete meal.
  2. Don’t Overcook! When cooking the tortellini, do not overcook it. You want it al dente, as it will further cook once the heat is turned off.
  3. Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes: This is incredibly delicious as written, but if you want to punch up the flavor, add 1/2 chopped SDTs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 1335kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 80g | Fat: 81g | Saturated Fat: 40g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 339mg | Sodium: 1986mg | Potassium: 943mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2287IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 796mg | Iron: 5mg