One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini
One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini is the perfect solution for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. This dish combines tender chicken with creamy, garlicky sauce and cheesy tortellini, all cooked in one pot for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup. In just 30 minutes, you can serve a comforting meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table. With its delightful balance of spices and richness, each bite offers a satisfying taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
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
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned (6–8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté garlic until fragrant (30 seconds), then add red pepper flakes.
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping up any bits from the bottom. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add tortellini and cook until tender (4–6 minutes).
- Return chicken to the pot, stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg