Description
A quick and comforting one-pan Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Tortellini that’s perfect for weeknight family meals. This creamy pasta dish is packed with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped chicken and minced garlic, and sauté for 2–3 minutes until warmed through and fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets and the cheese tortellini directly into the pan.
- Stir in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Add onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to coat everything.
- Bring the mixture to a light simmer. Cover the skillet and let it cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini are tender and the broccoli is cooked.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in the shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted into a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a dash of mustard powder or a spoonful of cream cheese to enrich the sauce.
- You can also sprinkle the top with breadcrumbs and broil for 2–3 minutes for a crispy finish.
- No Broccoli? Substitute with peas, spinach, or zucchini.
- Make It Spicy: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
- The sauce thickens as it cools, so add a splash of milk or broth when reheating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g