Description

One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini is a quick and flavorful meal that brings comfort to your dinner table. This dish combines tender chicken pieces with fresh cheese tortellini, all enveloped in a rich and creamy garlic butter sauce that’s laced with just the right amount of spice. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this one-pot wonder makes cooking and cleanup simple. Packed with flavor and customizable to suit your taste, this recipe will surely become a favorite in your household. Serve it with a sprinkle of fresh herbs and a side salad, and you have a complete meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups fresh cheese tortellini
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 tbsp butter
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, adjust to taste
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through, then remove from the pot.
In the same pot, melt additional butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add crushed red pepper flakes.
Pour in chicken broth while scraping any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add fresh tortellini to the sauce, cooking for 4–6 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.
Return cooked chicken to the pot. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined; cook for another 2–3 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: One-Pot Cooking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 280g)
Calories: 540
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 950mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 110mg