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Cowboy Butter Garlic Chicken Tortellini with Fire-Roasted Red Peppers

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A quick and creamy skillet dinner featuring chicken tortellini, shredded chicken, and fire-roasted red peppers in a garlic butter cream sauce.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups chicken tortellini
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup fire-roasted red peppers, diced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the chicken tortellini according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Stir in the shredded chicken and fire-roasted red peppers, cooking until heated through.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  6. Mix in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  7. Add the cooked tortellini, stirring to combine and heat through.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For quick prep, use refrigerated tortellini and pre-shredded rotisserie chicken. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.

  • Author: Chef Hanna
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 27g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg