Description

A comforting, easy weeknight dinner featuring cheese tortellini, rotisserie chicken, and a rich garlic alfredo sauce made in a single pot for minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4–5 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
1 cup heavy cream (full-fat)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
9–12 ounces cheese tortellini (refrigerated or frozen)
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prep ingredients: Shred the chicken, mince the garlic, and grate the Parmesan cheese.
Melt butter in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown the garlic.
Pour in chicken broth and Italian seasoning; stir to combine and scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Add tortellini and heavy cream; stir well to coat. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low.
Cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tortellini is tender and sauce has thickened. Add a splash of broth or water if too dry.
Stir in shredded chicken and half of the Parmesan cheese; cook for 1-2 minutes until chicken is heated through and cheese is melted.
Remove from heat. Stir in remaining Parmesan. Taste and add salt and black pepper if needed.
Serve immediately, topped with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Do not overcook the tortellini as it continues to cook in residual heat. Always remove the pan from the burner before adding Parmesan to prevent grainy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth or water. This recipe does not freeze well due to the dairy content.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 520
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 650
Fat: 28
Saturated Fat: 15
Carbohydrates: 45
Fiber: 2
Protein: 22

Keywords: one pot, chicken alfredo, tortellini, easy dinner, weeknight meal, creamy pasta, rotisserie chicken, comfort food