Description
This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Tortellini with Chicken & Broccoli is a comforting and delicious Italian-inspired dish featuring tender cheese tortellini, juicy chicken breast, and fresh broccoli all enveloped in a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it makes for a perfect weeknight meal that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (plus extra if needed)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups broccoli florets (steamed or cooked)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Tortellini: Boil the cheese tortellini according to the package directions until al dente. Once cooked, drain the tortellini thoroughly and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown on the outside and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make Sauce: Using the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- Add Cheese: Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a little extra chicken broth to reach your desired consistency.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked tortellini and chicken to the skillet, then add the steamed broccoli florets. Stir well to coat all the ingredients evenly with the creamy garlic Parmesan sauce.
- Final Touches: Let the combined mixture cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat everything through thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Serve hot, optionally garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese for an extra cheesy finish.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen cheese tortellini depending on your preference; fresh cooks faster.
- Steaming broccoli before adding it to the dish keeps it tender yet crisp.
- For a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Adjust thickness of sauce by adding more or less chicken broth as needed.
- To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free tortellini options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
