Insanely Delicious Tortellini Alfredo with Grilled Chicken

This cheese tortellini Alfredo with grilled chicken won’t sit too heavy in your stomach.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2largeskinless, boneless chicken breasts

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil

  • 1pinchItalian seasoning, or to taste

  • 1pinchgarlic powder, or to taste

  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1(12 ounce) packagefrozen cheese tortellini

  • ¼cupbutter

  • 3clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1cupheavy cream

  • 1 ¼cupsfreshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2pinchesItalian seasoning, or to taste

  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  2. Make the chicken: Toss chicken, oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until coated.

  3. Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer to a plate; cut into bite-sized pieces when cool enough to handle.

  4. While the chicken is cooking, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Add tortellini, return to a boil, and cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until tortellini float to the top and cheese filling is hot, about 3 minutes. Drain and keep warm.

  5. Make the sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add cream and cook for 3 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add Italian seasoning and pepper; bring to a slow boil. Cook at a slow boil for 1 minute, then stir in tortellini and chicken. Cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories560
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
36g
46%
Saturated Fat
20g
101%
Cholesterol
157mg
52%
Sodium
639mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate
29g
10%
Dietary Fiber
2g
6%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
31g
Vitamin C
1mg
5%
Calcium
232mg
18%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
201mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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