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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: Europe, Italian
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

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 04, 2022

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

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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.

Chicken Tortellini in Cream Sauce

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