Description
Creamy Provolone Tortellini with Garlic Butter Rotisserie Chicken is a sumptuous dish that effortlessly combines rich flavors and comforting textures, making it perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make pasta recipe features tender cheese tortellini enveloped in a creamy garlic butter sauce, accompanied by savory rotisserie chicken. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up this delightful meal in about 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Chopped parsley (optional)
- Extra Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in boiling salted water until tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt olive oil and butter. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning and add shredded chicken to coat. Heat for a few minutes before removing from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and pour in heavy cream and milk; gradually stir in provolone and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Combine cooked tortellini with the creamy sauce, then fold in the chicken until everything is evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 46g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg