Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Tortellini with Chicken and Broccoli is a rich and comforting pasta dish featuring cheesy tortellini, tender chicken, and broccoli all smothered in a velvety garlic Parmesan sauce — perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
2. Steam or blanch the broccoli until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, and sauté until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt the butter and add garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
6. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
7. Return chicken, tortellini, and broccoli to the skillet. Stir to coat evenly in the sauce.
8. Simmer for 2 more minutes, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Use fresh or refrigerated tortellini for best results.
To save time, steam the broccoli while the tortellini cooks.
For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and use vegetable broth.
Add crushed red pepper flakes for a little heat.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg