Description
A delicious and creamy dish featuring tortellini, chicken, and broccoli in a rich garlic parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz tortellini
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add the cooked chicken and broccoli to the skillet, cooking until the broccoli is tender.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Parmesan Tortellini, Chicken, Broccoli, Dinner Recipe