Description
✅ This Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo is the ultimate comfort dish, featuring cheese-filled tortelloni tossed in a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce with tender chicken. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy family dinner, this quick and easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavors in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 lb cheese tortelloni (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (sliced or shredded)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup reserved pasta water (if needed to thin sauce)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Tortelloni – Boil a large pot of salted water, cook the tortelloni per package instructions, drain, and set aside.
2️⃣ Sauté Garlic – In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add garlic, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3️⃣ Make the Alfredo Sauce – Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
4️⃣ Season & Add Chicken – Add salt, pepper, and cooked chicken. Stir to coat everything in the sauce.
5️⃣ Combine with Tortelloni – Gently fold in the tortelloni, tossing to coat in the creamy Alfredo sauce. Add reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
6️⃣ Serve & Garnish – Plate the dish, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm
Notes
- Make it lighter – Swap heavy cream for half-and-half or a mix of milk and Greek yogurt.
- Vegetarian option – Replace chicken with sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
- Extra cheesy – Mix in shredded mozzarella for a cheesier Alfredo sauce.
- Storage – Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 750 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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