Description
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy tortellini with chicken and broccoli, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic and broccoli florets to the skillet, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add the cooked tortellini and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for easy meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Easy Creamy Tortellini, Chicken and Broccoli, Quick Dinner Recipe