Easy Recipes Dinner: Indulgent Creamy Tortellini with Chicken and Broccoli
Indulge in this easy creamy tortellini with chicken and broccoli recipe that makes for a perfect dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package tortellini
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli and cooked chicken, cooking until the broccoli is tender.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the sauce, and mix until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish can be enhanced with additional vegetables such as bell peppers or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Easy Recipes Dinner, Creamy Tortellini, Chicken, Broccoli