Description
This One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini combines tender chicken, fresh tortellini, and a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. Cooked all in one pot, this comforting and flavorful dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal, featuring creamy Parmesan cheese and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups fresh cheese tortellini (or ravioli)
Sauce Ingredients
- 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
- 1 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the Chicken: Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper. In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and set it aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same pot, melt a little more butter if needed. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes to release their heat and aroma.
- Build the Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot with a spoon to deglaze and lift any browned bits. Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to combine all flavors.
- Cook the Tortellini: Add the fresh cheese tortellini to the simmering sauce. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini are tender and heated through.
- Combine and Finish: Return the cooked chicken to the pot and sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well until the cheese melts into the sauce. Let everything cook together for another 2 to 3 minutes to blend all flavors. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for a flavorful yet easy one-pot meal with minimal cleanup.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes based on your preferred spice level.
- Using fresh tortellini or ravioli enhances texture and flavor; frozen options can also be used with slight adjustments in cooking time.
- The dish can be customized with different herbs or cheeses as desired.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
