This cheese tortellini Alfredo with grilled chicken won’t sit too heavy in your stomach.
Ingredients
Tortellini
- 1 (12 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
Chicken
- 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pinch Italian seasoning, or to taste
- 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Alfredo Sauce
- ¼ cup butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ¼ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 pinches Italian seasoning, or to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Step 2
Make the chicken: Toss chicken, oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until coated.
Step 3
Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer to a plate; cut into bite-sized pieces when cool enough to handle.
Step 4
While the chicken is cooking, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Add tortellini, return to a boil, and cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until tortellini float to the top and cheese filling is hot, about 3 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
Step 5
Make the sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add cream and cook for 3 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add Italian seasoning and pepper; bring to a slow boil. Cook at a slow boil for 1 minute, then stir in tortellini and chicken. Cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 560 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat36g | 46% |
Saturated Fat20g | 101% |
Cholesterol157mg | 52% |
Sodium639mg | 28% |
Total Carbohydrate29g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein31g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 5% |
Calcium232mg | 18% |
Iron1mg | 6% |
Potassium201mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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