Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound (450g) boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook tortellini in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken strips and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for best flavor.
- Can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Serve with garlic bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg