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Creamy Garlic Chicken Alfredo Tortellini, a one pot meal
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Chicken Tortellini Alfredo Recipe

This chicken tortellini recipe is a one-pot meal.  It's made with chunks of golden brown chicken, homemade creamy garlic sauce, and fresh tortellini pasta.  It can be made in about 20 minutes and everyone loves it.  
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 519kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1-2 large chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 24 ounces fresh tortellini

Alfredo Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1½ cups Parmesan cheese grated, shredded, or both
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Instructions

  • In a deep nonstick skillet, add the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and season with Italian Seasoning and garlic salt. Cook while stirring occasionally until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the butter and melt. Use a wooden spoon to scrape the golden chicken bits off the bottom of the pan. Add the minced garlic and saute until fragrant and just slightly golden.
  • Add the chicken broth, cream, pepper, and garlic salt and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce a little of the liquid, then add the Parmesan cheese and bring back to a simmer.
  • Add the tortellini pasta and let the pasta simmer until done, according to package directions.
  • Add the cooked chicken and stir until all the ingredients are combined. Remove from the heat and garnish with minced fresh parsley and more Parmesan cheese.  Enjoy!

Notes

Storing instructions: store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheating: To reheat: cover with aluminum foil and reheat in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 20-30 minutes, or until warmed through.
The directions for cooking fresh tortellini was for 3 minutes. If your fresh tortellini pasta is different than that you may want to cook your pasta in a separate pot and then add the cooked pasta to the recipe at this point.

Nutrition

Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1390mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 680IU | Vitamin C: 5.1mg | Calcium: 373mg | Iron: 2.6mg