Description
Indulge in this creamy and flavorful Chicken and Broccoli Tortellini dish that combines tender cheese tortellini, crisp broccoli, succulent chicken, and a rich cheese sauce.
Ingredients
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Cheese Tortellini:
- 24 ounces cheese tortellini
Broccoli:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Chicken:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Cheese Sauce:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (half a stick)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 cups milk (2%)
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook Tortellini and Broccoli: Boil tortellini and broccoli in a large pot of water. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Brown chicken pieces in olive oil with salt and onion powder. Remove and set aside.
- Make Cheese Sauce: In the same pot, cook butter, garlic, and flour. Add milk and cheese, stirring until melted. Combine with tortellini, broccoli, and chicken. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can add a dash of nutmeg or a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- This dish pairs well with a side of garlic bread or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Chicken and Broccoli Tortellini, Tortellini recipe, Cheese Tortellini, Italian pasta dish
