Chicken Tortellini Alfredo Recipe
This easy chicken tortellini alfredo recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner because it takes less than 30 minutes to throw together and is loaded with flavor! It’s made with a simple homemade alfredo sauce – seriously you won’t believe how easy it is to make! – and shredded rotisserie chicken for a meal your whole family will love!
Easy Chicken Tortellini Alfredo Recipe
Better than Olive Garden or Panera! Skip the trip to the popular chain restaurants tonight and make your own chicken tortellini at home! It takes less than 20 minutes from start to finish and is loaded with flavor which makes it one of our family’s favorite weeknight meals!
Ingredients for Chicken Tortellini Alfredo
- refrigerated cheese ravioli
- butter
- garlic
- heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- salt, pepper, and nutmeg
- rotisserie chicken
How to Make Tortellini Alfredo
Cook tortellini until al dente. Saute garlic in butter then whisk in heavy cream and simmer for a few minutes. Remove the pan from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until the cheese melts.
Add cooked pasta and shredded chicken.
Toss to coat evenly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Return the pan to medium-low heat for a couple minutes or until everything is warmed through.
Garnish with parsley and serve!
Tips for Making Chicken Tortellini Alfredo
- Use refrigerated cheese tortellini. This type of tortellini has the best flavor and texture and it cooks in just a few minutes which makes it an easy choice for a busy weeknight!
- Add plenty of salt and pepper. This recipe is SUPER simple so be sure to season moderately so that all the simple ingredients have a chance to shine.
Make-Ahead Instructions
- While this chicken alfredo tastes best fresh from the pan, it does reheat well!
- It will stay good in the fridge for 3-4 days after so it’s perfect to reheat for a quick lunch or dinner.
Storing Leftover Tortellini Alfredo
Store leftover chicken tortellini alfredo in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheating Chicken Tortellini Alfredo
- The alfredo sauce will thicken as it cools. Plan to add a splash of broth, milk, or heavy cream before reheating.
- Reheat chicken tortellini in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.
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Alfredo Tortellini Chicken Pasta
This easy chicken tortellini alfredo recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner because it takes less than 30 minutes to throw together and is loaded with flavor! It’s made with a simple homemade alfredo sauce – seriously you won’t believe how easy it is to make! – and shredded rotisserie chicken for a meal your whole family will love!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American/Italian
Ingredients
- 10 ounce package refrigerated cheese ravioli
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced or grated
- 8 ounces heavy cream
- 3 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- pinch of nutmeg, optional
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- fresh parsley for garnish if desired
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- Heat butter in a large saute pan over low heat.
- Add garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds, stirring frequently. Do not allow garlic to brown!
- Whisk in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low or medium-low and simmer gently (do not boil!), whisking frequently, for about 3-4 minutes or until it thickens slightly. It should easily coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until the cheese melts.
- Add cooked pasta and shredded chicken and toss to coat evenly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Return the pan to medium-low heat for a couple minutes or until everything is warmed through.
- Garnish with parsley and serve!
- If you loved this recipe, please leave a 5-star rating and review below!
Equipment
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- Use refrigerated cheese tortellini. This type of tortellini has the best flavor and texture and it cooks in just a few minutes which makes it an easy choice for a busy weeknight!
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- Add plenty of salt and pepper. This recipe is SUPER simple so be sure to season moderately so that all the simple ingredients have a chance to shine.
