Description
Asiago tortellini alfredo with grilled chicken brings creamy Italian comfort to your dinner table. Cheesy pasta and perfectly seasoned chicken create a luxurious meal that satisfies deep hunger while delivering rich, indulgent flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 grilled chicken breasts (sliced)
- 2 cups cheese tortellini
- 1 cup Asiago cheese (grated)
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Seasoning and Garnish:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare tortellini in boiling water according to package directions, ensuring al dente texture. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, introducing minced garlic and sautéing until aromatic, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Incorporate butter, allowing complete melting, then introduce heavy cream. Raise temperature and gently simmer the mixture.
- Gradually integrate grated Asiago cheese, seasoning with salt, freshly ground pepper, and a whisper of nutmeg. Continuously stir until cheese dissolves completely, creating a velvety, uniform sauce.
- Fold cooked tortellini and pre-grilled chicken slices into the creamy sauce, ensuring each morsel receives a luxurious coating.
- Transfer to serving plates, sprinkling freshly chopped parsley across the top for a vibrant, herbaceous finish.
Notes
- Cheese selection matters hugely, so opt for freshly grated Asiago for maximum flavor and smoother sauce texture.
- Avoid overcooking tortellini to maintain perfect al dente consistency and prevent mushy pasta.
- Consider substituting heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for lighter version, though sauce might be less rich.
- Gluten-free alternative works great by using gluten-free tortellini and ensuring all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 920 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 68 g
- Saturated Fat: 32 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 34 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 54 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg