Description
Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini is a creamy, comforting one-pot pasta dish made for busy weeknights. Tender chicken, pillowy cheese tortellini, and a rich garlic butter sauce with a kick of spice come together in just 30 minutes. This easy recipe feels indulgent yet simple, making it the ultimate weeknight dinner hero.
Ingredients
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1 lb (450 g) chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
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2 cups (480 g) fresh cheese tortellini (or ravioli)
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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4 tbsp (60 g) butter, divided
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1 tsp (5 g) crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
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2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth
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1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
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1 cup (100 g) grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tbsp (15 g) fresh basil or parsley, chopped
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt and pepper.
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In a large deep skillet or pot, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 6–8 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
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Add remaining butter to the pot. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then stir in red pepper flakes.
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Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Stir in cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Add tortellini and cook for 4–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
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Return chicken to the pot. Stir in Parmesan until sauce thickens slightly.
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Finish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
Control spice level by adjusting the red pepper flakes.
Avoid boiling the cream too hard—it may separate.
Substitute tortellini with ravioli or gnocchi if needed.
Rotisserie chicken works for an even faster version.
Add mozzarella at the end for an extra cheesy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Plats
- Method: One-pot / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian Fusion