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Creamy Chicken Alfredo Tortellini Skillet

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A quick and easy skillet meal featuring tender chicken, cheese tortellini, and a creamy homemade Alfredo sauce. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 9 ounces (255 grams) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 ounces / 340 grams), sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (100 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and slice them thinly (about ¼-inch / 0.6 cm strips). Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips in a single layer and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  3. Lower the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet and melt it, scraping up any browned bits left from the chicken.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Add the cheese tortellini directly into the sauce. Cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes if using fresh, or according to package instructions if frozen. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  7. Remove the lid and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash more broth or cream.
  8. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir gently to coat in the sauce. Warm through for about 2 minutes.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top.
  10. Serve immediately while the sauce is silky and warm.

Notes

Use fresh Parmesan cheese for best melting and flavor. Avoid overcrowding the pan when browning chicken to prevent steaming. Stir sauce gently and monitor heat to avoid it becoming gluey. For leftovers, reheat gently with a splash of milk or broth. Freeze chicken and pasta/sauce separately to maintain texture.

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Keywords: chicken alfredo, tortellini skillet, creamy pasta, quick dinner, easy skillet meal, homemade alfredo sauce

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