Description
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Tortellini is a creamy, comforting dish that marries luscious cheese-filled tortellini with tender chicken and fresh broccoli. This delightful recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal solution for busy weeknights or family gatherings. The rich combination of cream cheese and Parmesan creates a sauce that’s simply irresistible.
Ingredients
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- 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 to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and milk; bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the cheese tortellini to the boiling liquid and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped broccoli and continue cooking for approximately 3 minutes or until the tortellini is tender.
- Lower the heat, then mix in the cream cheese and grated Parmesan until melted into a creamy sauce.
- Fold in the diced cooked chicken until evenly distributed.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg