Description
Creamy chicken tortellini alfredo brings Italian comfort straight to your kitchen, promising a luxurious dining experience. Cheese-laden pasta and tender chicken create a delightful harmony that will satisfy your most indulgent cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
- 1 12 cups (354 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare tortellini according to package directions, ensuring al dente texture. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Heat skillet over medium temperature, melting butter until golden and bubbling.
- Introduce minced garlic to butter, sautéing for 30-45 seconds until aromatic and lightly golden.
- Pour heavy cream into skillet, allowing gentle simmer to develop. Whisk in Parmesan cheese gradually, incorporating salt and pepper until sauce becomes silky and uniform.
- Fold cooked chicken into creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution of sauce.
- Add reserved tortellini to skillet, gently tossing to completely envelop pasta with Alfredo sauce.
- Maintain low heat, warming contents for 2-3 minutes until chicken and pasta reach consistent temperature throughout.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across surface for vibrant color and herbal essence.
- Transfer to serving platter, ensuring each portion receives equal amounts of chicken, tortellini, and luxurious sauce.
Notes
- Use high-quality tortellini for the most authentic flavor and texture in this creamy dish.
- Consider using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor depth.
- Grate fresh Parmesan cheese directly into the sauce for a more intense, authentic taste compared to pre-packaged options.
- Adjust sauce consistency by adding a splash of pasta water if it becomes too thick during cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 28 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg