A creamy and comforting chicken and broccoli tortellini recipe made with tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and cheesy tortellini tossed in a rich garlic sauce.
Author: Catherine
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Microwave or Stovetop
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups cooked chicken (cut into bite-sized pieces)
3 cups cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
2 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup milk or cream
1 cup grated cheese (parmesan or similar)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook tortellini according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large pan and cook the chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
Steam or blanch broccoli until tender but still slightly crisp.
In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
Add milk or cream and stir continuously, then add grated cheese and cook until the sauce thickens.
Return the chicken to the pan, then add broccoli and cooked tortellini.
Toss everything together until well coated in the sauce.
Season with salt and pepper, then serve warm.
Notes
Do not overcook tortellini to avoid a mushy texture.
Use fresh broccoli for better texture and flavor.
Add a splash of milk when reheating to keep it creamy.