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Creamy Garlic Tortellini Alfredo

Creamy Garlic Tortellini Alfredo

This Creamy Garlic Tortellini Alfredo offers a rich, comforting pasta experience in just 20 minutes, perfect for any dinner occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Comfort Dinners
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1-2 pieces Chicken Breasts large, protein-packed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning aromatic blend
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt for flavor enhancement
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter for richness
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic fresh garlic
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth savory base
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream for creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adds spice
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt for sauce
  • 1.5 cups Parmesan Cheese grated or shredded
For the Tortellini
  • 24 ounces Fresh Tortellini choose your favorite filling
For Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley for color and freshness
  • 1/2 cup Extra Parmesan for serving

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Cook the chicken, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt in the skillet until golden brown (5-7 minutes); remove and set aside.
  3. Melt butter in the same skillet; add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
  4. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, black pepper, and garlic salt; simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted into a creamy sauce.
  6. Cook tortellini according to package directions (3-5 minutes); drain and add to the sauce.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet and mix gently for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For added heat, optional crushed red pepper flakes can be included. Serve freshly made for best flavor.

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