Description
One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini is a quick and delicious meal that combines tender chicken, creamy garlic sauce, and soft tortellini for a comforting dish the whole family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this one-pot wonder minimizes cleanup while delivering a burst of flavor with every bite. The spicy garlic butter sauce, enriched with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs, creates an irresistible dining experience that is both satisfying and easy to prepare. Enjoy this delightful dish that brings everyone together around the table.
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
- 1 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and black pepper. In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned (about 6–8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add more butter if needed. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add tortellini to the simmering sauce and cook for about 4–6 minutes until tender.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pot, mix in Parmesan cheese until melted, and let it cook together for another 2–3 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 120mg