One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini Delight

Enjoy this One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini that's creamy, flavorful, and easy to make for a perfect dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 600

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 pound Chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces

For the Pasta

12 ounces Tortellini frozen or fresh

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Butter dairy-free butter for a vegan option
4 cloves Garlic minced
1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
4 cups Chicken Broth low-sodium preferred
1 cup Heavy Cream coconut cream for a dairy-free option
½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated, nutritional yeast for a vegan option

For the Garnish

¼ cup Fresh Herbs parsley or basil, chopped

Equipment

large pot

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Season the Chicken: Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper on all sides.
Sauté the Chicken: Melt butter in the pot over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden brown.
Sauté the Garlic: Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Create the Sauce: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, simmering to meld flavors.
Cook the Tortellini: Add fresh tortellini and cook until tender, about 4-6 minutes.
Combine and Finish: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
Garnish and Serve: Toss in fresh herbs and serve hot with extra Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For juicy chicken, opt for chicken thighs and remember to sauté garlic only until fragrant to prevent bitterness.

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