Indulge in a culinary journey with our carefully curated selection of delectable alfredo tortellini and chicken recipes. This classic Italian dish combines tender tortellini, succulent chicken, and a rich, creamy alfredo sauce to create a symphony of flavors. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, our comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps of crafting this delectable dish, ensuring a delightful and satisfying meal that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.
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BAKED CHICKEN TORTELLINI ALFREDO
You can't go wrong with this baked tortellini Alfredo recipe - butter, cream, chicken, pasta, and cheese, cheese, cheese! This recipe is inspired by the delicious local Italian food that I grew up with in Brooklyn, NY! It's a very kid-friendly recipe and great for picky people! Whenever I serve this dish, people always ask for seconds or thirds.
Provided by Piert1025
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth and mix well. Simmer for 5 minutes, making sure not to boil. Add Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, white wine, garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; stir constantly until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
- Drain tortellini and toss with chicken in an ungreased 11x17-inch casserole dish. Pour sauce on top. Cover with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 543 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 129.1 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 987.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
SKILLET CHICKEN TORTELLINI ALFREDO
Store-bought tortellini are the star of this quick and creamy weeknight meal. They simmer in their own sauce, making this a one-skillet meal with easy cleanup. Try one-inch pieces of Italian sausage instead of chicken for a variation.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Heat the heavy cream, butter, nutmeg, 1 cup of the Parmesan and 1 teaspoon salt in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, whisking occasionally, until the cheese and butter are melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tortellini and simmer until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan.
- Bake until the chicken is just cooked through, the sauce has thickened and the top starts to turn golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with the parsley.
SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN ALFREDO TORTELLINI
Classic chicken Alfredo gets a slow-cooker twist with this no-fuss recipe that is guaranteed to become a family favorite.
Provided by By Corey Valley
Categories Entree
Time 5h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spray 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken breast in slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper. Top with mushrooms, then chicken broth.
- In medium bowl, mix Alfredo sauce and garlic. Pour over chicken and mushrooms. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 hours.
- Shred chicken with 2 forks. Add cheese tortellini and spinach to slow cooker; stir. Cover; cook about 10 minutes or until pasta is cooked.
- Top servings with Parmesan cheese, and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 200 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 530 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g
ALFREDO CHICKEN TORTELLINI
This hearty pasta recipe is creamy and cheesy. I'm always trying to come up with new chicken tortellini recipes, and for this dish, I just started putting things together. I was surprised how good it tasted. -Tiffany Treanor, Waukomis, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook and stir the chicken, bacon and adobo seasoning over medium heat until chicken is no longer pink. Add onion and red pepper; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , In a small bowl, combine the soup, milk, sour cream and cheese; stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes. , Drain tortellini; add to chicken mixture. Stir in broccoli; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 963mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
CHICKEN TORTELLINI ALFREDO
I often get home too late to cook a good, satisfying meal for my family, so I'm always looking for shortcuts that taste great. Here's one we always enjoy. -Christie Wethington, Lexington, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute broccoli and carrots in 2 tablespoons oil for 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the mushrooms, onion and garlic; saute vegetables 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Remove vegetables and keep warm., In the same skillet, cook chicken in remaining oil over medium heat for 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Return vegetables to skillet. Stir in Alfredo sauce and seasonings; heat through. Drain tortellini; add to chicken mixture. Toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 542mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
CHICKEN 'N TORTELLONI ALFREDO
There's only one thing that's tastier than tender chicken, broccoli and mushroom-filled tortelloni. And that's the same-in Alfredo sauce!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Chicken Pasta
Time 18m
Yield 3 servings, 1-1/3 cups each
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 3 min. of the cooking time.
- Meanwhile, combine chicken breast strips and sauce in saucepan; cook on medium heat 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
- Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add chicken mixture; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 610, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 1970 mg, Carbohydrate 50 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 30 g
ALFREDO TORTELLINI AND CHICKEN
I made this recipe up using simple ingredients you can buy from the store. Everyone who tries it, loves it.
Provided by Carrie in Indiana
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat a 325 degree oven.
- If using dry tortellini, boil water and add tortellini, cook as directed and drain (have tortellini cooking when you start the chicken).
- (If using fresh tortellini, set package aside until last couple of steps.) In a large oven safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Press garlic through garlic press and saute in olive oil until slightly browned.
- Add diced chicken breasts and saute until juices run clear.
- If using package of Alfredo sauce, mix ingredients for sauce and cook as directed (do while chicken is cooking).
- (If using fresh Alfredo sauce, set aside until last couple of steps.) Add tortellini, alfredo sauce and fresh grated pepper to chicken.
- Mix well.
- Grate parmesan cheese on top of mixture and put in oven until cheese starts to melt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.5, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 92, Carbohydrate 1, Fiber 0.1, Protein 30.4
PESTO-ALFREDO CHEESE TORTELLINI W/ GRILLED CHICKEN
Grilled chicken, mushrooms, red bell pepper, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, black olives and cheese-filled tortellini in a rich, creamy pesto-alfredo sauce!
Provided by Wildflour
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Grill chicken breasts til done, julienne, cover and set aside.
- In saute pan, melt butter with olive oil and cook garlic, mushrooms and bell pepper til tender.
- Meanwhile, cook tortellini til done, drain.
- Stir in alfredo sauce, pesto sauce, chicken, tortellini, artichoke hearts, chopped tomato and black olives into mushroom mixture gently til mixed.
- Heat over low heat til heated through.
- Pour onto serving platter.
- Top with fresh grated parmesan cheese.
- Garnish top with fresh chopped basil or parsley.
- *If you prefer it extra saucy, double the alfredo and pesto sauce amounts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 815, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 198.8, Sodium 942, Carbohydrate 79.5, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 4.4, Protein 76.1
TORTELLINI ALFREDO WITH GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS
An out-of-this-world Alfredo sauce over cheese tortellini that won't sit too heavy in your stomach.
Provided by Ken
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Place chicken in a bowl and add oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, kosher salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the centers and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the grill and allow to cool.
- Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes. Drain and set aside; keep warm.
- Slice chicken breast into bite-size pieces.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cream and heat to room temperature, about 3 minutes more. Stir in Parmesan cheese and allow to melt, 2 to 3 minutes. Add Italian seasoning and pepper. Bring to a slow boil for about 1 minute before tossing in cooked tortellini and grilled chicken breast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 156.9 mg, Fat 36.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 20.2 g, Sodium 639 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh tortellini, chicken, and vegetables will make a big difference in the overall taste of the dish.
- Don't overcook the chicken or tortellini. Overcooked chicken will be tough and dry, and overcooked tortellini will be mushy. Cook the chicken and tortellini according to the package directions.
- Make sure the Alfredo sauce is smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a little milk or cream. If the sauce is too thin, simmer it for a few minutes to reduce it.
- Season the dish to taste. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes.
- Serve the dish immediately. Alfredo sauce is best when served immediately after it is made. If you need to make the dish ahead of time, you can cook the chicken and tortellini and then store them in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve, reheat the chicken and tortellini and then toss them with the Alfredo sauce.
Conclusion:
Alfredo tortellini and chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Alfredo tortellini and chicken a try.
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