Cajun Chicken Tortellini with Garlic Sauce Recipe
A delightful Cajun-inspired dish featuring tender chicken, cheese tortellini, and a creamy garlic sauce, finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
Tortellini:
- 10 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a heated skillet, add olive oil and sauté seasoned diced chicken until fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes).
- Cook the Tortellini: Boil water in a separate pot and cook cheese tortellini according to package instructions; drain.
- Make the Sauce: Pour heavy cream into the skillet with the chicken; stir in Parmesan until melted.
- Combine and Simmer: Add cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the sauce; simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Cajun Chicken Tortellini, Garlic Sauce, Creamy Pasta Recipe
