Description
A spicy garlic chicken tortellini in cheesy Alfredo cream recipe that delivers restaurant-quality comfort in just 30 minutes. Packed with tender chicken, cheese tortellini, and a rich, spicy Alfredo sauce, it’s a creamy pasta dish perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
1 pound chicken breast
9 ounces cheese tortellini
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Season chicken breast with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and slice into strips.
3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter and garlic. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Add red pepper flakes.
4. Pour in heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Add cooked tortellini and chicken back into the skillet. Toss to coat evenly and heat through.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Creamy dishes like this are best eaten fresh, so serve immediately.
To reheat, add a splash of milk or cream to loosen the sauce.
Frozen tortellini works well—just cook before adding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg