Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Tortellini
A deliciously comforting dish combining rich flavors of creamy cheese sauce, tender chicken, and vibrant broccoli enveloped in soft tortellini.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 20 ounces cheese tortellini
- 3 cups fresh broccoli, roughly chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced Ensure chicken is cooked through
- salt and black pepper to taste Season gradually
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced chicken and 1.5 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Add the cheese tortellini to the skillet and cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped broccoli and cover. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
- Reduce the heat to low, add 1 cup of milk and the cream cheese. Stir until the cream cheese is fully melted.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir until melted.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for a minute before serving hot.
Notes
Enhance flavor by adding a squeeze of lemon juice before serving. Customize with your favorite vegetables.