Cajun Chicken Tortellini with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Cajun Chicken Tortellini with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a deliciously bold dish that fuses tender chicken with soft cheese tortellini, all enveloped in a rich, garlicky cream sauce. This easy-to-make recipe brings a delightful kick of Cajun spices and is perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests on special occasions. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, it’s the ultimate comfort food that will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 pound)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 9 ounces fresh cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sauté seasoned chicken until golden brown (about 6 minutes per side). Remove from heat and slice into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Gradually add heavy cream, stirring continuously. Once simmering, whisk in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Stir in chicken and tortellini, mixing gently to coat everything in the creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with more Parmesan or fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 615
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes. Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variations. To store leftovers, keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently on the stovetop.