Description
Looking for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner? Try this One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini! This delicious meal combines tender chicken and cheesy tortellini in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce that’s elevated with a hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy evenings or special gatherings. Not only does it satisfy your cravings, but the minimal cleanup makes it even more appealing. Impress your family and friends with this comforting dish that will quickly become a staple in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs
- 2 cups fresh cheese tortellini
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until browned (about 6–8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add more butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any bits from the bottom. Add heavy cream and bring to simmer.
- Add tortellini and cook for 4–6 minutes until tender.
- Return the chicken to the pot, stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, and cook for an additional 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 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 120mg