Description
A delicious and creamy dish featuring chicken and tortellini tossed in a flavorful cowboy butter garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups tortellini
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 tablespoons cowboy butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the cowboy butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked tortellini and Parmesan cheese, stirring to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp or vegetables for a different twist.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Garlic Chicken Tortellini, Chicken Tortellini, Cowboy Butter, Garlic Chicken