Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add cooked chicken and Italian seasoning; sauté for 2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add cooked tortellini to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to add sautéed vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg