Description
Chicken Tortellini Alfredo is a creamy, comforting pasta dish combining tender cheese tortellini with savory chicken and a rich Alfredo sauce, perfect for a quick and indulgent meal.
Ingredients
1 lb cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded (grilled or rotisserie works great)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth (or more cream for extra richness)
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt & black pepper to taste
Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chicken and stir to warm through.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg if using. Let it simmer gently until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked tortellini and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or extra Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Use frozen or fresh tortellini as preferred.
Variations: Add sautéed spinach, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, or crushed red pepper flakes for extra flavor and texture.
Substitute chicken with shrimp or omit for a vegetarian version.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently on stove with a splash of cream or broth to loosen sauce.
To lighten the dish, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream and reduce butter/oil.
Prevent sauce from breaking by simmering gently and stirring frequently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
