Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Chicken Tortellini with Mozzarella Garlic Sauce, a perfect one-pot meal that is sure to delight your family and guests alike. This easy-to-make dish combines tender chicken and cheesy tortellini enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce made with Velveeta and mozzarella. Ready in just under 30 minutes, it’s the ideal solution for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its customizable nature, you can easily tailor this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or changing the protein to suit your taste. Serve it as a cozy dinner or an impressive meal for entertaining—either way, it’s sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 cups whole milk
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook diced chicken until no longer pink (5–7 minutes).
- Add tortellini and whole milk to the pot; stir to combine.
- Incorporate cubed Velveeta and softened cream cheese; stir continuously until melted and creamy.
- Fold in shredded mozzarella and sprinkle grated Parmesan on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg