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One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini

A creamy and spicy one-pot dish featuring tender chicken and tortellini, infused with garlic and butter for a rich flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Tortellini
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 12 ounces fresh cheese tortellini or frozen
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
Spices and Seasonings
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Butter and Cream
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 1 cup heavy cream
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Method
 

Cook Chicken
  1. In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
Sauté Garlic and Add Ingredients
  1. In the same pot, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  3. Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions, about 3-5 minutes.
Combine and Finish
  1. Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 24gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

For a milder version, reduce the amount of red pepper flakes. This dish is best served immediately.

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