Easy Creamy Tortellini with Chicken and Broccoli Recipe for Comfort Food Lovers
A comforting and creamy dish featuring tortellini, chicken, and broccoli that’s perfect for any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the cooked chicken and broccoli, stirring to combine. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and heat until warm, then add the Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked tortellini back to the pot and mix well to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy your meal!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like basil or parsley.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: tortellini, chicken, broccoli, creamy, easy recipe, comfort food