Easy Chicken Tortellini Recipe

Gold spoon in bowl of cheese tortellini, broccoli, and diced chicken breast.

5 from 1 vote

Easy Chicken Tortellini Recipe

Make this easy chicken tortellini recipe with eight simple ingredients in one pot for a high-protein, veggie-filled, 20-minute comfort food dinner!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: All American

Diet: Low Salt

Servings: servings

Calories: 533kcal

Author: Sammi Ricke

Cost: $10.00

Equipment

1 soup pot
1 wooden spoon

Ingredients

36 ounce bag frozen cheese tortellini
12 ounce bag frozen broccoli
2 large chicken breasts, cooked and sliced thinly
1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Optional Topping: shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Place the bagged frozen broccoli in the microwave to warm. The broccoli should be room temperature, it does not need to be hot. Set aside.
12 ounce bag frozen broccoli
On the stovetop, bring a large pot of water up to a boil. Place the frozen tortellini in the boiling water and cook for 5 minutes.
36 ounce bag frozen cheese tortellini
Drain in a colander and set aside.
To the large pot, add the butter, lemon juice, and spices. Over low-medium heat, melt the butter and stir the sauce ingredients together until combined.
1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, 1/3 cup lemon juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Add the tortellini back to the pan along with the broccoli and chicken. Gently stir to combine.
2 large chicken breasts, cooked and sliced thinly
Serve as is or sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
Optional Topping: shredded Parmesan cheese
Store leftovers in a airtight container for up to 4 days.

Notes

Ingredient Tips - If using fresh broccoli, add it to the boiling water (before the tortellini is added) and fish it out with a slotted spoon once it's softened. Set the cooked broccoli aside on a plate until ready to add in Step 5. Add the frozen tortellini to the boiling water and proceed with the recipe.

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