One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini
Easy and comforting weeknight dinner made in one pot! This spicy garlic butter chicken tortellini is creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot / Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups fresh cheese tortellini (or ravioli)
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 tbsp butter
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Sauté the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat and cook chicken until browned and cooked through (about 6–8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same pot, melt a bit more butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (30 seconds). Stir in red pepper flakes.
Build the Sauce: Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
Cook the Tortellini: Add fresh tortellini and cook for 4–6 minutes, until tender and cooked through.
Combine and Finish: Return the chicken to the pot. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Simmer everything together for 2–3 minutes.
Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing red pepper flakes.
Substitute tortellini with ravioli or another filled pasta.
Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and texture.
For extra richness, add a splash of white wine when deglazing the pot.
