Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Tortellini
A delightful dish combining the classic flavors of chicken parmesan with tortellini, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 large large chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- to taste Salt for seasoning
- to taste Pepper for seasoning
- to taste Garlic powder for seasoning
- 1/2 cup of flour
- 1/2 tsp each of salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 TBSP olive oil for cooking
- 2 TBSP butter for cooking
For the Dish
- 19 oz bag of frozen tortellini
- 24 oz jar of pasta sauce
- 1/4 cup of water
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese plus more for topping
- Dried parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut chicken into cubes and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a container, mix together flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Dredge the chicken cubes in the flour-seasoning mixture until well coated.
Cooking the Chicken
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once cooked, top the chicken with 1 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese and stir until the chicken is well coated.
- Remove the chicken from the pan.
Cooking the Tortellini
- Turn the heat to medium.
- In the same skillet, add the frozen tortellini, the jar of pasta sauce, and about 1/4 cup of water.
- Cover with a lid and cook for about 5 minutes until the tortellini is tender.
Final Assembly
- Top with shredded mozzarella, the cooked chicken, more shredded Parmesan cheese, and sprinkle with dried parsley.
- Serve hot, straight from the skillet.
Notes
This dish goes well with a side salad or garlic bread. For extra flavor, you can sprinkle more Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs on top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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