Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or oil from sun-dried tomatoes)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼–½ tsp red pepper flakes (to taste)
- ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 9–10 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tsp water (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh basil, sliced (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken broth, scraping the pan, and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- If using, stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer another minute for a thicker sauce.
- Add tortellini to the pan and cook 3–5 minutes, stirring, until tender and coated.
- Return chicken and juices to the skillet. Stir in basil. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with more basil and Parmesan.
Notes
- Substitute chicken with thighs or shrimp for variation.
- Add mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach for more veggies.
- Use gnocchi instead of tortellini for a delicious twist.
- Frozen tortellini can be added directly to the sauce.
- For dairy-free: use coconut cream and nutritional yeast instead of cream and Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
