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Cajun Chicken Tortellini

Cajun Chicken Tortellini: A Creamy Twist for Dinner Joy

Experience a flavorful Cajun Chicken Tortellini dish that combines creamy garlic sauce with cheese tortellini, perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 package Cheese Tortellini fresh or frozen works beautifully
For the Protein
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast can substitute with turkey or beef
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream use coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh is better than powdered
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning adjust to taste
For Garnishing
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese use nutritional yeast for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs parsley or basil

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Large skillet
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions for 3–5 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1–2 minutes until golden.
  3. Add diced chicken breast to the skillet and cook for 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning, stir to combine, and simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
  5. Gently add drained tortellini to the skillet, tossing to coat in sauce and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, serve on plates, and garnish with Parmesan cheese and herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is meal prep friendly and stores well. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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