Description
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Tortellini is your go-to recipe for a quick, comforting meal that brings family together. This creamy dish features tender cheese-filled tortellini, juicy chicken, and vibrant broccoli, all enveloped in a luscious sauce made from cream cheese and Parmesan. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its delightful balance of flavors and textures, this dish is sure to satisfy both kids and adults alike. Plus, it’s versatile enough to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Whip up this delicious pasta tonight and enjoy a meal that’s as wholesome as it is tasty!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 (20 ounce) package cheese tortellini
- 3 cups fresh broccoli, roughly chopped
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and milk; bring to a boil while stirring.
- Stir in the cheese tortellini and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Add chopped broccoli and cook for an additional 3 minutes until tender yet bright green.
- Lower heat, mix in cream cheese and grated Parmesan until melted into a creamy sauce.
- Fold in diced cooked chicken, season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg