One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini
One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini is the ultimate comfort meal that comes together in just 30 minutes. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce, combined with fresh cheese tortellini, resulting in an irresistible blend of flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners with family and friends, this one-pot wonder minimizes cleanup while maximizing taste. The creamy texture and mild spice make it a crowd-pleaser for all ages. With its versatility, you can easily customize it to suit your preferences or use up ingredients from your pantry. Get ready to indulge in a delightful dining experience that warms both the heart and belly!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups fresh cheese tortellini
- 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
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with salt and black pepper. In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat and cook chicken until browned and cooked through (about 6–8 minutes). Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, add more butter if needed and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping any browned bits off the pot bottom. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add tortellini to the pot and cook according to package instructions (usually around 4–6 minutes) until tender.
- Return cooked chicken to the pot and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Cook for an additional couple of minutes to meld flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg