Description
Creamy chicken tortellini alfredo brings Italian comfort to your dinner table with luxurious pasta and rich sauce. Cheesy, herb-infused goodness promises a delightful meal you’ll savor with pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (cubed)
- 2 cups cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Cooking Fats:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare tortellini by following the package directions, then thoroughly drain and reserve to the side.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium temperature, then introduce cubed chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until the exterior turns golden brown and the meat is completely cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a separate plate.
- Without cleaning the skillet, reduce heat and melt butter, immediately adding minced garlic. Sauté until the garlic releases its aromatic essence, carefully avoiding burning.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, allowing it to reach a gentle simmering state. Slowly incorporate Parmesan cheese, whisking continuously to create a silky, uniform sauce.
- Enhance the sauce with Italian seasoning, then fine-tune the flavor profile by adjusting salt and pepper according to personal preference.
- Introduce the previously cooked tortellini and reserved chicken into the creamy sauce, gently stirring to ensure every morsel is luxuriously coated with the Alfredo mixture.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish as a vibrant garnish, then serve the tortellini immediately while the sauce remains warm and inviting.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by seasoning chicken generously with herbs and spices beyond salt and pepper for deeper taste profile.
- Choose refrigerated tortellini over frozen for better texture and quicker cooking time.
- Prevent sauce from breaking by adding Parmesan cheese slowly and maintaining low-medium heat during incorporation.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting regular tortellini with gluten-free pasta alternatives and using cornstarch instead of traditional flour-based thickening methods.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg