Description
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Tortellini is the ultimate weeknight dinner that combines convenience and flavor in just 20 minutes. With tender cheese-filled tortellini, succulent chicken, and vibrant broccoli enveloped in a creamy Parmesan sauce, this dish is guaranteed to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (20 ounce) package cheese tortellini
- 3 cups fresh broccoli, roughly chopped
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in 1.5 cups of low-sodium chicken broth and 1 cup of milk; bring to a gentle boil.
- Add 20 ounces of cheese tortellini and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in 3 cups of roughly chopped fresh broccoli and continue cooking for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until the tortellini is tender and the broccoli is bright green.
- Lower the heat and mix in 8 ounces of cream cheese and 0.5 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted into a smooth sauce.
- Gently fold in 2 cups of diced cooked chicken to combine everything evenly.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for busy families or casual gatherings with friends.
- Feel free to add more vegetables if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg