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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Tortellini with Chicken – Easy Recipes for Dinner

This creamy garlic parmesan tortellini with chicken and broccoli is the perfect solution for easy recipes for dinner. Bursting with flavor, this dish combines quick and easy recipes with the comfort of pasta, the heartiness of chicken, and the freshness of broccoli. It's one of those easy chicken recipes you'll come back to again and again. Whether you're looking for easy dinner recipes or a new favorite among your easy pasta recipes, this one delivers. Great for busy nights and also works for air fryer easy recipes inspiration. Even fans of sweet easy recipes will appreciate this savory treat!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer easy recipes, easy chicken recipes, easy dinner recipes, easy pasta recipes, easy recipes for dinner, quick and easy recipes, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups broccoli florets (steamed or lightly cooked)
  • 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini (cooked according to package instructions)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season cubed chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then add to the skillet. Cook until browned and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute until golden.
  5. Gradually whisk in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 3–4 minutes.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  7. Add the cooked tortellini, chicken, and broccoli. Toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.