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Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini Skillet

This Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini Skillet is quick, comforting, and bursting with flavor, making weeknight dinners deliciously simple!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken, Comforting, Easy, One-Pan, Quick, Tortellini
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cheese tortellini soft, cheesy
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for garlic butter sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini Skillet: From Prep to Plate

  • Begin by mincing the garlic cloves and halving the cherry tomatoes. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Measure out the chicken broth and Parmesan cheese.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in your skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add cheese tortellini to the skillet. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Return cooked chicken to the skillet along with halved cherry tomatoes and baby spinach. Stir gently until spinach wilts and tomatoes soften, about 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the skillet and stir to combine. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
  • Scoop generous portions onto plates or bowls. Serve alone or with a green salad or crusty bread.

Equipment

  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula
  • Grater

Notes

  • Frozen tortellini can be used; add 1-2 minutes to cooking time.
  • Substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth or water with seasoning if needed.
  • For dairy-free, swap butter with olive oil and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
  • Try swapping spinach with kale or Swiss chard for seasonal variations.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently with added broth or water.