Cowboy Butter Garlic Chicken Tortellini: A Juicy Family Favorite
This delicious Cowboy Butter Garlic Chicken Tortellini is a juicy family favorite that combines tender chicken and flavorful tortellini in a rich garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 package tortellini
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the cooked chicken, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- Gently fold in the cooked tortellini and parsley until everything is well coated.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated when needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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