One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini
Discover the delightful flavors of One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini, a quick and satisfying dish perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort. This recipe features tender chicken simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce combined with creamy tortellini, all cooked in one pot for easy cleanup. In just 30 minutes, you can serve a comforting meal that bursts with flavor and warmth, making it an ideal option for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
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
- 1 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until browned (about 6–8 minutes). Remove from pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt more butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping up any bits from the bottom. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add tortellini to the pot and cook until tender (about 4–6 minutes).
- Return the cooked chicken to the pot, stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, and cook for another 2–3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg