Skillet Chicken Tortellini Alfredo
Skillet Chicken Tortellini Alfredo is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken and cheese-filled tortellini enveloped in a creamy, velvety Alfredo sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is quick to prepare, effortlessly bringing warmth and connection to your dining table. With its rich flavors and stunning presentation, it’s sure to impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 9 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sear chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown (7-10 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Lower the heat slightly and pour in heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in cooked tortellini and freshly grated Parmesan cheese until well combined; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider substituting chicken with shrimp or adding sautéed vegetables like bell peppers. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove with a splash of milk.