One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini
Indulge in the comforting flavors of One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini, a dish that combines tender chicken and fresh cheese tortellini enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. With a hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen. Best of all, it’s a one-pot wonder, meaning less cleanup and more quality time with loved ones! In just about 30 minutes, you can serve up a meal that’s not only delicious but also satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- 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 (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt an additional tablespoon of butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping any bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add tortellini to the sauce and cook for 4–6 minutes until tender.
- Return cooked chicken to the pot, stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, and simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 120mg