Description
One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini is the ultimate comfort meal that combines tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and a rich garlic butter sauce with just the right amount of heat. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this one-pot wonder can be on your table in just 30 minutes. The creamy sauce, infused with garlic and topped with Parmesan cheese, creates a satisfying dish that will delight family and friends alike. Plus, minimal cleanup means you can spend more time enjoying your meal. Get ready to make this mouthwatering recipe a staple in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs
- 2 cups fresh cheese tortellini
- 4 cloves garlic
- 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
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until browned (6–8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt more butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (30 seconds). Add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping the bottom of the pot. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add tortellini to the sauce and cook for 4–6 minutes until tender.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pot, mix in Parmesan cheese until melted, and let everything meld together for another 2–3 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg