Description
Creamy and flavorful Cowboy Butter Garlic Chicken Tortellini with fire-roasted red peppers is a quick and satisfying weeknight meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup fire-roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. Once done, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant—about 1-2 minutes.
- Incorporate shredded chicken and fire-roasted red peppers into the skillet. Stir until everything is evenly mixed.
- Gently pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle the Italian seasoning. Mix well and let it simmer for a few minutes until everything is heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fold the cooked tortellini into the skillet, ensuring each piece is coated with the creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for a pop of color.
Notes
For variations, substitute chicken with turkey or a vegetarian option. For a lighter dish, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: dinner, pasta, family meal, creamy sauce, quick recipe, comfort food