One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini
A warm and comforting one-pot meal featuring tender chicken and creamy tortellini in a garlicky butter sauce with a touch of spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked tortellini
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat until it foams slightly and becomes fragrant.
- Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the diced chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper, for about 5 to 7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Combine the cooked tortellini and Parmesan cheese, mixing well until heated through.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to taste. Reserve pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg