Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini, a comforting dish that brings together tender chicken and creamy cheese tortellini in a luscious garlic butter sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests without the fuss of multiple pots. With just one pot to clean and a prep time of under 30 minutes, you can enjoy a rich, satisfying meal that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. The combination of spices and fresh herbs elevates this dish, guaranteeing that every bite is packed with flavor.
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
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until browned (6–8 minutes). Remove from pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add more butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in red pepper flakes.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add tortellini; cook for 4–6 minutes until tender.
- Return chicken to the pot, stir in Parmesan until melted, then cook for an additional 2–3 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg