Description
One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini is a quick and flavorful dish that brings warmth to any meal. This easy recipe combines tender chicken and cheesy tortellini in a rich garlic butter sauce, elevated by a hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. With just one pot to clean up, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings alike. In under 30 minutes, you can create a comforting and satisfying meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Whether you’re feeding your family or hosting friends, this dish is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 cups fresh cheese tortellini
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a large pot, melt 4 tbsp of butter over medium-high heat, then cook the chicken until browned (6–8 minutes). Remove from pot.
- Melt an additional tablespoon of butter in the same pot and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in crushed red pepper flakes.
- Add chicken broth while scraping off any bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Cook the tortellini in the pot for about 4–6 minutes until tender.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pot, add Parmesan cheese, and let everything meld together for another 2–3 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 130mg