Description

A quick and delicious recipe for creamy garlic parmesan chicken tortellini with broccoli, perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Scale

12 ounces cheese tortellini
2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups broccoli florets
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook tortellini according to package directions, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
Step 2: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until cooked through, then remove and set aside.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant. Add broccoli florets and cook until bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 4: Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
Step 5: Stir in Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper to taste. Return cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat.
Step 6: Add the drained tortellini to the skillet and toss gently to combine and heat through. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, you can let it simmer for a few extra minutes or create a slurry by whisking together a tablespoon of cornstarch with two tablespoons of cold water and stirring it into the simmering sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 680 kcal
Sugar: 7 g
Sodium: 950 mg
Fat: 36 g
Saturated Fat: 19 g
Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 44 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 38 g
Cholesterol: 145 mg

Keywords: creamy garlic parmesan chicken tortellini, chicken pasta, broccoli pasta, weeknight meal, comfort food