Chicken Tortellini Alfredo

This simple 30-minute Chicken Tortellini Alfredo is going to be your favorite! It’s really tasty and creamy.

Made with your favorite tortellini pasta, a quick and simple homemade Alfredo sauce, and a delicious pan-seared chicken breast.Chicken Tortellini Alfredo

On weeknights, this Alfredo chicken tortellini is ideal. Everything cooks quickly, and only a few simple ingredients are needed. It’s a favorite dinner in our household!Chicken Tortellini Alfredo

There may be affiliate links in this post. Go to Recipe Print Recipe This simple 30-minute Chicken Tortellini Alfredo is going to be your favorite! It’s really tasty and creamy. Chicken Tortellini AlfredoMade with your favorite tortellini pasta, a quick and simple homemade Alfredo sauce, and a delicious pan-seared chicken breast. On weeknights, this Alfredo chicken tortellini is ideal. Chicken Tortellini AlfredoEverything cooks quickly, and only a few simple ingredients are needed. It’s a favorite dinner in our household! Alfredo skillet chicken tortellini Nothing compares to a warm, home-cooked supper, especially one that is simple and quick! Chicken Tortellini AlfredoMaking dinner has seemed a little intimidating lately because life is getting busier. Easy dinners came in rather handy at that point. We’ve I’ve prepared this Chicken Tortellini Alfredo twice in the last few weeks, and I promise you it’s as easy and tasty as it looks.Chicken Tortellini Alfredo

This recipe consists of your favorite store-bought tortellini, juicy pan-seared chicken, and a creamy Alfredo sauce that takes five minutes to prepare. Every time, it comes out deliciously creamy!

The fact that you can personalize it is fantastic! Replace the chicken for shrimp, add some vegetables, or add anything else you have in your refrigerator. It’s a tasty and adaptable weeknight dinner. You’ll adore it!

Ingredient Notes

Making chicken tortellini alfredo only requires a few basic ingredients. I hope the ingredient notes I’ve supplied below are useful. As always, the recipe card below has the complete ingredient list along with amounts.

• Chicken breasts: I use about two or three medium-sized chicken breasts for four servings,
• pounding them to about ½ inch thick with a meat mallet to ensure even cooking;
• seasoning with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; pan-searing the chicken with olive oil; using your favorite store-bought tortellini (I really like cheese tortellini, and I buy the fresh ones (Rana or Buitoni brands) that come in the refrigerated section;
• frozen tortellini also works well; unsalted butter: Enhances the flavor and richness of the homemade alfredo sauce;
• I like to use fresh garlic here, chopping it fine enough to blend into the sauce.
• The foundation of our rich and creamy Alfredo sauce is heavy cream. Since milk and half-and-half might not be thick enough, I would not suggest using them.
• To ensure that it melts into the sauce, it is ideal to use freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Starches found in pre-shredded cheese can cause your sauce to become grainy.
• Italian parsley: Counterbalances the cream’s richness by adding a splash of color and a hint of freshness.
• To taste, add salt and pepper.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Making this creamy chicken tortellini alfredo only takes 30 minutes! Here’s a brief outline of how I manufacture it.

Step 1 | Cook the Chicken

Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat a few drizzles of olive oil. Sear the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through in the center. After the chicken is done, take it out of the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into smaller pieces.

Step 2 | Cook the pasta

Let’s cook the tortellini in the meantime! Bring a big pot of salted water to a boil, then add the tortellini and cook to al dente, following the directions on the package. Drain and rinse with cold water to completely halt the cooking process.

Step 3 | Make the alfredo sauce

Melt the butter over medium heat in the same skillet you used to fry the chicken (be sure to clean it first), then add the minced garlic and cook for about a minute until fragrant.

Bring to a gentle simmer after adding the heavy cream and stirring. Add the grated Parmesan cheese gradually, stirring until it’s blended and smooth. To taste, add salt and pepper.

step 4 Toss and serve in .

Add the alfredo sauce and stir with the cooked tortellini. Garnish with additional cheese and a big amount of freshly cut parsley before serving with the chicken slices. It’s the finest to eat the chicken tortellini warm!

Ideas for Pairing and Serving

Excellent side dishes may truly elevate a fantastic supper! It all comes down to how each dish enhances the others to form a whole experience.

I prefer to keep the sides basic because the chicken tortellini Alfredo is a straightforward dish. The way to go is with a fast salad and garlic bread!

• Cheesy Garlic Bread: This is my all-time favorite recipe for garlic bread! It’s deliciously buttery, garlicky, and cheesy. Use your preferred store-bought garlic bread as a quick fix.
• Salads: Try the House Salad, which is a family favorite. Try our Roasted Cauliflower Salad for a fancier option, or serve it with our Lemon Arugula Salad for a more straightforward option.
• Appetizers: Caprese skewers are our favorite appetizer for Italian meals!