Chicken Tortellini in Cream Sauce

Name: Chicken Tortellini in Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Dinners, Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini; 1 cup fresh broccoli florets; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast; Minced fresh basil, optional

Kids and adults will like this quick pasta dinner...it tastes as wonderful as a restaurant dish. I like to pair it with a Caesar salad.—Julie Kamlade, Shelby, North Carolina

Ingredients

1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
Minced fresh basil, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the cheese, cream and seasonings. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 7-9 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add chicken; heat through.
Drain tortellini and broccoli; toss with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 685 calories, 43g fat (25g saturated fat), 168mg cholesterol, 929mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 36g protein.

Originally published as Chicken Tortellini in Cream Sauce in Chicken Recipe Cards 2013

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BarbC7

Apr 29, 2019

This is a really great receipe. My daughter usually does not like creamy sauces but she loved this one!
cynandtom

Jun 30, 2017

This dish is fantastic. I didn't change a thing. Loved it, a definite keeper!
katie2375

Nov 10, 2015

Excellent and easy to make!
planto

Mar 9, 2015

Very good recipe! Next time we will add more broccoli. Hubby also wants to try it with mushrooms and artichoke hearts.
Idella Rogers

Feb 9, 2014

We enjoyed this dish very much. Being so quick you wouldn't think it would be as good as it is. We will definitely make this again.
mpifer

Feb 6, 2014

excellent recipe! it was quick and simple to make if you are in a hurry. I also added mushrooms for a little extra to it. Was loved by my whole family :)
basscampers

Jan 27, 2014

This was a quick and very delicious recipe....definitely a keeper! I used half and half instead of the heavy cream and rotisserie chicken so it was more shredded than cubed. Served with garlic bread. Delicious!
gizzer

Nov 14, 2013

Delicious. Used frozen broccoli and added Italian blend cheese instead of just parmesan cheese