CAJUN CHICKEN TORTELLINI WITH GARLIC SAUCE Recipe
Cajun Chicken Tortellini with Garlic Sauce is a delightful fusion of creamy, spicy flavors featuring tender chicken seasoned with zesty Cajun spices, paired with cheese-filled tortellini in a luscious garlic cream sauce. Perfect for weeknights or special occasions, this dish is quick to make and sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Cajun Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
For the Tortellini and Sauce:
- 10 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cajun Chicken: In a heated skillet, sauté seasoned diced chicken in olive oil until fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes).
- Tortellini and Sauce: Boil water, cook tortellini per package instructions, drain. In the skillet with cooked chicken, add heavy cream, Parmesan; stir until melted. Add tortellini, coat in sauce, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
