One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini
If you’re craving a delicious, easy meal, look no further than One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini. This delightful dish combines tender chicken and soft cheese tortellini, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce that’s perfectly spiced with crushed red pepper flakes. Finished off with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this meal is both comforting and satisfying. Best of all, it’s made in just one pot, making cleanup effortless! Whether you need a quick weeknight dinner or something special for guests, this recipe is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: 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, adjust to taste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until browned (about 6–8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt more butter, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (30 seconds), then add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping the bottom of the pot. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add tortellini and cook for 4–6 minutes until tender.
- Return chicken to the pot, stir in Parmesan until melted, and let it simmer for another 2–3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (315g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 120mg