Indulge in the delightful combination of cheese-filled tortellini, tender chicken, and crisp broccoli enveloped in a velvety Parmesan cheese sauce. This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Tortellini is a quick and effortless dinner option that will satisfy the entire family!
For those seeking fast and easy pasta dishes, this recipe is a winner! Have you tried the popular Baked Feta Pasta?
When time is of the essence, tortellini comes to the rescue. In just five minutes, you can have a steaming plate of pasta filled with gooey cheese goodness. It’s hard to resist!
Prepare to be amazed by the simplicity of this Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Tortellini. With everything cooked in a single pot, it takes just 20 minutes to bring this dish to life (assuming you already have cooked chicken on hand – a rotisserie chicken is highly recommended!).
Featuring cheese-filled tortellini, tender chicken, and vibrant broccoli, all smothered in a luscious sauce crafted from cream cheese and Parmesan cheese, this recipe promises to be a crowd-pleaser.
Your entire family will undoubtedly fall in love with this delectable dish!
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Tortellini
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 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
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- salt and black pepper
Instructions
1Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large pot. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
2Add chicken broth and milk. Bring to a boil.
3Add tortellini and cook 2 minutes.
4Add broccoli and continue to cook for about 3 minutes or so, stirring as needed, until tortellini is cooked and broccoli is bright green.
5Lower heat and stir in cream cheese and Parmesan, until melted.
6Stir in cooked chicken.
7Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8Serve with extra Parmesan on top.
Notes
If using frozen tortellini, they make take an extra minute or 2. Just check the instructions on the package.
