Chicken and tortellini in spicy garlic-butter sauce with cream, finished with Parmesan, all in one pot.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken & Sauce
01 - 1 pound chicken breast or thighs, diced
02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
04 - 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
05 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Tortellini & Liquid
06 - 9 ounces refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
07 - 2 cups chicken broth
08 - 0.5 cup heavy cream or whole milk (optional, for creaminess)
09 - Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
# Steps to Follow:
01 - In a large pot or deep skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until the garlic becomes fragrant, about 1 minute.
02 - Add the diced chicken to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pieces are golden brown and cooked through, approximately 6–8 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
03 - Pour in the chicken broth and, if using, the heavy cream or milk. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Add the tortellini and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened, about 6–8 minutes.
04 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
