One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini
One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini is the perfect blend of rich flavors and effortless cooking, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. This comforting dish features tender chicken and creamy cheese tortellini enveloped in a savory garlic butter sauce, enhanced with just the right amount of heat from red pepper flakes. With minimal cleanup required thanks to the one-pot preparation, you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your meal. Customize this versatile recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or proteins to create a dish that suits your taste!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: 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
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a large pot, melt 3 tbsp of butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned (6–8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt remaining butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (30 seconds). Stir in red pepper flakes.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pot. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add tortellini and cook for 4–6 minutes until tender.
- Return chicken to the pot and stir in Parmesan until melted. Cook together for an additional 2–3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg