Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Tortellini Recipe
Cheese-filled tortellini, tender chicken, and fresh broccoli come together in a creamy, Parmesan cheese sauce. This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Tortellini recipe is an easy, 20-minute dinner the whole family will love!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 (20-ounce) package cheese tortellini
3 cups fresh broccoli, roughly chopped
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large pot. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and milk to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the cheese tortellini and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the broccoli and continue cooking for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini is tender and the broccoli is bright green.
- Lower the heat and stir in the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese until fully melted and combined.
- Add the cooked chicken and stir until heated through.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- If using frozen tortellini, they may take an extra 1–2 minutes to cook. Check the package instructions for exact cooking times.
- For a richer flavor, substitute heavy cream for milk.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~259 kcal
- Sugar: ~4g
- Sodium: ~419mg
- Fat: ~13g
- Saturated Fat: ~5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~17g
- Fiber: ~3g
- Protein: ~20g
- Cholesterol: ~63mg