One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini
A fast, comforting weeknight meal featuring bold flavors and minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked tortellini
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Let it foam slightly.
- Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes; sauté for 1 minute.
- Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in cooked tortellini and Parmesan until well combined and heated through.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Use evenly sized chicken pieces for even cooking. Reserve pasta water for reheat and sauce consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 78mg
Keywords: pasta, garlic butter, chicken, tortellini, weeknight meal