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Italian Parmesan Chicken Tortellini

A creamy, one-skillet pasta made with tender chicken, cheese-filled tortellini, and a rich Parmesan garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 0.25 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Tongs
  • Grater

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until golden brown.
  2. Remove chicken and set aside. Add butter and garlic to the skillet; sauté 30 seconds.
  3. Add chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
  4. Bring to a simmer and add tortellini. Cook 5–6 minutes until tender.
  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
  6. Return chicken to skillet, add sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes, and simmer 2 minutes.
  7. Garnish with basil and serve warm.

Notes

Rich, creamy, and comforting—this Italian-inspired chicken tortellini comes together in just one skillet.