Description
This Italian Chicken Cheese Tortellini is a weeknight dinner dream—tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and a creamy Italian-seasoned sauce come together in one comforting skillet.
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- Cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- Olive oil
- Minced garlic
- Italian seasoning
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
Boil tortellini according to package and set aside.
In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
Add chicken and season with Italian seasoning.
Pour in cream and bring to a simmer.
Stir in parmesan and cooked tortellini.
Simmer until sauce thickens slightly.
Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Great served with garlic bread or a side salad.
- Make it spicy with chili flakes.
- Leftovers reheat well the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired