Description
Creamy chicken broccoli tortellini brings comfort straight from Italian kitchens to dinner tables worldwide. Cheesy pasta, tender chicken, and crisp broccoli create a delightful meal that lets you savor each perfectly balanced bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup chicken broth
Vegetables:
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Pasta and Dairy:
- 1 package (20 oz) cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes, then transfer to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onions and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add broccoli florets and cook for 4-5 minutes, maintaining a crisp-tender texture.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet and deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in heavy cream, cream cheese, and parmesan cheese until smooth and well combined.
- Sprinkle dried basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper into the sauce, stirring to distribute evenly.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet and gently fold into the creamy sauce.
- Meanwhile, cook tortellini in a separate pot according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain tortellini and add directly to the skillet, gently tossing to coat with sauce and combine all ingredients.
- Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
- Serve hot, garnishing with additional parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Slice chicken uniformly to guarantee consistent cooking and prevent uneven textures throughout the dish.
- Use high-quality parmesan cheese for richer, more authentic flavor that elevates the entire recipe’s taste profile.
- Allow sauce to simmer gently to prevent separation and maintain smooth, creamy consistency without scorching.
- For gluten-free option, substitute regular tortellini with gluten-free tortellini and ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg