Velvety Cajun Chicken Tortellini with Three-Cheese Sauce
Indulge in Velvety Cajun Chicken Tortellini with Three-Cheese Sauce, a creamy and comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 20 oz cheese tortellini
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Toss chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute. Add heavy cream and simmer while stirring.
- Lower heat and mix in cream cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Stir in smoked paprika and black pepper. Toss in cooked tortellini and fold in the chicken. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 577
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 138mg