One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini
If you’re in search of a comforting and flavorful meal that can be prepared in no time, look no further than this One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce, enveloping soft cheese tortellini. With just one pot to clean and a cooking time of around 30 minutes, it’s an effortless way to bring everyone together at the dinner table. Enjoy every bite of this heartwarming dish that combines creamy textures with a hint of spice!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- 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
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same pot, add the remaining butter and sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pour in the chicken broth while scraping any browned bits from the pot. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cheese tortellini and cook for about 4–6 minutes until tender.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pot and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 120mg