Description
Indulge in Creamy Cajun Chicken Tortellini in Garlic Mozzarella Sauce—rich flavors and creamy goodness await! Try this easy recipe today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 9 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup reserved pasta water (if needed)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water.
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Season both sides of the chicken with Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken pieces in a single layer.
- Sear for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream; stir in Velveeta cubes until melted completely. Mix in shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add cooked tortellini to the sauce, tossing gently to coat. If too thick, stir in reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- Return cooked chicken to skillet, nestling beside tortellini. Simmer everything together for about 12 minutes to warm through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy this creamy delight!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 375g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg