Description
A creamy and comforting one-pan pasta dish featuring cheese-filled tortellini, tender chicken, and fresh broccoli tossed in a silky garlic Parmesan cream sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340 g) cheese tortellini (refrigerated or frozen)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450 g), cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken stock
- 1 cup (100 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups (180 g) broccoli florets, chopped small
- 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
- Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and sauté minced garlic for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken stock. Stir and let simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
- Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add broccoli florets, cover, and cook for 3–4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
- Return chicken and tortellini to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smooth sauce texture.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy variation.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Frozen broccoli should be thawed and drained before use.
- Best served fresh for optimal creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
