One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini
Indulge in the delightful flavors of One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini, a quick and comforting meal perfect for any occasion. This scrumptious dish combines tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and a rich garlic butter sauce infused with just the right kick of crushed red pepper flakes. With just one pot to clean, you can enjoy a satisfying dinner without the hassle. In only 30 minutes, you’ll have a hearty meal that will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this easy recipe delivers on flavor and convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs
- 2 cups fresh cheese tortellini
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat and cook until browned (6–8 minutes). Remove chicken.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same pot until fragrant (30 seconds). Add red pepper flakes.
- Pour in chicken broth, scrape bits from the pot, stir in cream, and bring to a simmer.
- Add tortellini; cook for 4–6 minutes until tender.
- Return chicken to the pot and stir in Parmesan until melted (2–3 minutes).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg