Next-Level Creamy Garlic Tortellini with Blackened Chicken 🍝🔥
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: Approx. 650
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Chicken 🍗
Chicken breasts
Smoked paprika
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Black pepper
Salt
Olive oil
For the Creamy Tortellini Sauce 🍝
Cheese-filled tortellini
Butter
Garlic (minced)
Heavy cream
Parmesan cheese (grated)
Italian seasoning
Fresh parsley (chopped)
Ground black pepper
👨🍳 Instructions:
Season the chicken breasts generously with spices and sear in olive oil until beautifully blackened and cooked through. In a separate pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in cream, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning to form a luscious sauce. Cook the tortellini until al dente, then combine with the sauce. Slice the chicken and lay it on top of the creamy pasta. Finish with a dusting of black pepper and parsley.
💡 Notes & Variations:
Swap the tortellini for ravioli or penne if you like. Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for a colorful boost. Want more heat? Sprinkle red pepper flakes into the sauce.