Tender cheese-stuffed tortellini and juicy golden chicken tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce loaded with Parmesan and Southern-style comfort. Simple, satisfying, and ready in 30 minutes — this skillet meal tastes like a cozy hug from home. 
Ingredients:
18 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Salt & black pepper, to taste
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chicken broth
¾ cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional: chopped fresh parsley or red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions:
1. Cook the Tortellini:
Boil tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Cook the Chicken:
Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken 6–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce:
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir and let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and the sauce is creamy.
4. Bring It All Together:
Add the cooked tortellini and chicken back into the skillet.
Toss gently until everything is coated in the garlic Parmesan butter sauce.
Simmer another 1–2 minutes to soak up flavor.
5. Serve:
Garnish with fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, or more Parmesan if desired. Serve hot and dig into that down-home comfort!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Cheesy, buttery, and full of down-home flavor — this garlic Parmesan chicken tortellini is what comfort food dreams are made of. 
