Description
One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini is the perfect weeknight meal that brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. This hearty dish combines tender chicken, soft cheese tortellini, and a rich garlic butter sauce that’s bursting with flavor. Ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe requires minimal cleanup thanks to its one-pot preparation. With customizable spice levels and the option to add vegetables for extra nutrition, you can easily make this dish your own. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this creamy and delicious pasta experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large pot, melt 4 tbsp of butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned (6–8 minutes). Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, melt an additional tablespoon of butter. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (30 seconds), then stir in crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add tortellini and cook for about 4–6 minutes until tender.
- Return cooked chicken to the pot and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Cook for another 2–3 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg