One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini
Looking for a delightful meal that’s both quick and full of flavor? This One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini is your answer. With tender chicken and soft cheese tortellini enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, this dish strikes the perfect balance between comfort and satisfaction. Enhanced by the subtle heat of crushed red pepper flakes and the creaminess of Parmesan cheese, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions alike. Plus, with only one pot to clean, it saves you time both in cooking and cleanup!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: 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
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Season the chicken with salt and pepper; add to the pot. Cook until browned and cooked through (6–8 minutes). Remove chicken from pot.
- In the same pot, add a bit more butter if needed. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add tortellini and cook for about 4–6 minutes until tender.
- Return cooked chicken to the pot, stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, and let cook together for another 2–3 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg