Description
One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini is a quick and satisfying dish that blends rich flavors with minimal cleanup. Perfect for any occasion—from casual family dinners to hosting friends—this recipe features tender chicken and creamy tortellini enveloped in a savory garlic butter sauce, enhanced by a kick of crushed red pepper flakes. The combination of fresh ingredients ensures a delicious meal that comes together in just one pot, allowing you to focus on what matters most: enjoying every delightful bite.
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
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through (about 6–8 minutes), then remove it from the pot.
- In the same pot, add more butter if needed and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pour in the chicken broth while scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add fresh tortellini to the sauce and cook for about 4–6 minutes until tender.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pot and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Cook together for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 140mg