Cajun Chicken Tortellini with Garlic Sauce
Cajun Chicken Tortellini with Garlic Sauce is a delightful dish that brings a burst of flavor to your dinner table in under 30 minutes. Featuring tender chicken pieces coated in zesty Cajun seasoning, this hearty meal is perfectly complemented by creamy garlic sauce and cheese-filled tortellini. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or preparing a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe is both easy to follow and incredibly satisfying. With the ability to customize with your favorite vegetables, it’s bound to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 10 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Cajun seasoning
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté the diced chicken seasoned with Cajun spices until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a separate pot, boil water and cook the tortellini according to package instructions; then drain.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet with cooked chicken, stirring in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add the tortellini to the skillet, toss gently to coat, and let simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg