Creamy Tortellini Alfredo with Garlic Chicken (Comfort Food Classic)

 


Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 2

Calories: ~720 per serving


 Ingredients


 250 g cheese tortellini

  •  2 chicken breasts (seasoned & pan-seared)
  •  1 cup heavy cream
  •  2 garlic cloves (minced)
  •  ½ cup grated Parmesan
  •  1 tbsp butter
  •  1 tbsp olive oil
  •  1 tbsp parsley (chopped)
  •  ½ tsp chili flakes
  •  Salt & black pepper


 Instructions


  1. Cook tortellini in salted water according to package instructions (3–5 minutes), then drain.
  2. Season chicken and cook in olive oil over medium heat for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Slice into strips.
  3. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
  4. Add cream and simmer gently for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
  6. Toss tortellini in the sauce until well coated.
  7. Plate with sliced chicken on the side and garnish with parsley and chili flakes.

 Tips

Add spinach for extra freshness.

Use half cream + milk for a lighter sauce.

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