Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz tortellini
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the seasoned chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Add garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine the cooked tortellini with the chicken and sauce, stirring to coat.
- Finish with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and garnish with herbs before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze the tortellini and reheat gently with a splash of cream or milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg