Description
Cheesesteak Tortellini in Rich Provolone Sauce is the ultimate comfort dish that combines tender cheese tortellini, savory chicken, and a rich, creamy provolone sauce. This delightful recipe is perfect for cozy meals at home or impressing guests at dinner parties. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will leave everyone wanting more. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this dish promises to warm your heart and fill your belly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mix of red and green)
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup provolone cheese, shredded
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté onions and bell peppers until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced chicken to the skillet; cook until browned and no longer pink (6-7 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in provolone cheese until melted and smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- Toss cooked tortellini with the sauce until well coated and heated through. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg