By Marc Clermont
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Tortellini with Chicken and Broccoli
Updated at: Sun, 13 Apr 2025 19:13:47 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
48
Low
Nutrition per recipe
Calories3679.3 kcal (184%)
Total Fat223.3 g (319%)
Carbs238.5 g (92%)
Sugars14 g (16%)
Protein179.9 g (360%)
Sodium4851.2 mg (243%)
Fiber12.2 g (44%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
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1 lbcheese tortellini
fresh or frozen

2 cupschicken
cooked, shredded or diced, rotisserie chicken works great

1 ½ cupsbroccoli florets
steamed or blanched

3 Tbspolive oil

4cloves garlic
minced

1 cupheavy cream

1 cupchicken broth
low-sodium

1 ½ cupsshredded parmesan cheese

½ tspgarlic powder

½ tsponion powder

salt
to taste

pepper
to taste

Fresh parsley
chopped, optional, for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Step 2
Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes until it slightly thickens.
Step 3
Add Cheese and Seasonings:
Step 4
Stir in the shredded Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
Step 5
Combine with Chicken and Broccoli:
Step 6
Add the shredded or diced chicken and steamed broccoli to the skillet, stirring to coat in the creamy sauce. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
Step 7
Combine with Tortellini:
Step 8
Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet, tossing everything together to coat the pasta in the creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water to thin it out to your desired consistency.
Step 9
Serve:
Step 10
Serve the creamy garlic Parmesan tortellini with chicken and broccoli hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
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