Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini, a comforting dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines tender chicken and creamy cheese tortellini in a rich garlic butter sauce, all cooked in one pot for minimal cleanup and maximum flavor. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. The blend of spices and creamy textures makes it a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
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 for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt half the butter. Cook chicken until browned (6–8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add more butter if needed and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (30 seconds). Stir in crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping the bottom of the pot. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add tortellini and cook for 4–6 minutes until tender.
- Return chicken to the pot and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Cook together for an additional 2–3 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 130mg