Tortellini alfredo with grilled chicken
This dish is inspired by the popular Olive Garden tortellini and brings restaurant-quality goodness right to your kitchen. So, if you're ready to elevate your dinner game and treat yourself to a bowl of comforting deliciousness right at the convenience of your home.
servings.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb chicken breast boneless and skinless
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasonings
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Tortellini Alfredo
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- ½ cup asiago cheese grated
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 lb cheese tortelloni
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- Parmesan shaves to garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasonings, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a grill pan over medium heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil. Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the grill pan and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has grill marks. Once done, remove the chicken breasts from the pan and set them aside on a plate.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add butter. Once the butter is melted, add minced garlic and cook for about a minute until fragrant.
- Stir in whipping cream and milk, and let it cook for 2 minutes, allowing the mixture to heat through.
- Add Parmesan cheese, Asiago cheese, salt, red chili flakes, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for a couple more minutes, stirring continuously until the sauce begins to slightly thicken. Once done, remove the skillet from the heat.
- Meanwhile, cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain the cooked tortellini and transfer it to a casserole dish.
- Pour the prepared Alfredo sauce over the cooked tortellini in the casserole dish, ensuring the tortellini is evenly coated.
- Arrange the grilled chicken breasts on top of the tortellini and sauce.
- Place the casserole dish in the oven and set the broiler to high. Broil for 3-5 minutes, or until the dish is bubbly and lightly browned on top.
- Once done, remove the casserole dish from the oven and garnish the Tortellini Alfredo with shavings of Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
- Serve the Tortellini Alfredo with sliced grilled chicken on the side.
Notes
- Generously season the chicken: Season with Italian seasonings, garlic powder, salt, and ground pepper. This will infuse the meat with delicious flavors.
- Cook at right temperature: Preheat the grill pan to create beautiful grill marks and seal in the juices. Use a meat thermometer and cook the chicken to 165 degrees F for perfectly cooked chicken.
- Allow to rest: Once the chicken is cooked, allow it to rest for a few minutes before slicing. This helps retain the juices and ensures tender, juicy meat.
- Undercook the pasta: Cook tortellini to al dente as it will finish cooking when you add the sauce.
- Toppings: Add the Parmesan shaves and fresh parsley as a garnish right before serving.
- Customize: Load it up by adding vegetables, such as sautéed mushrooms or spinach, to the dish. It's an excellent way to personalize the flavors and increase the nutritional value.
Nutrition
Calories: 961kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 63g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 265mg | Sodium: 1697mg | Potassium: 795mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1660IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 547mg | Iron: 4mg
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