Creamy Chicken Pasta (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - ½ cup finely grated Parmesan.
02 - 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breasts.
03 - ½ cup chicken stock.
04 - 9 oz tortellini stuffed with cheese.
05 - 3 cloves of garlic, chopped small.
06 - Salt and black pepper, as you like it.
07 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
08 - 1 tbsp butter.
09 - ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced thin after draining.
10 - 1 tsp herby Italian blend seasoning.
11 - 1 cup thick cream.
12 - A pinch (or ¼ tsp) of red pepper flakes, if you like heat!
13 - Fresh parsley or basil leaves for a pop of green on top.

# Instructions:

01 - In a big pan, melt the butter and oil together.
02 - Sear chicken for around 4-5 minutes per side till golden.
03 - Take chicken out of the pan and put it aside.
04 - Cook the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes until they smell amazing.
05 - Mix in the cream, broth, red pepper flakes, seasoning, and Parmesan cheese.
06 - Let everything simmer for about 5-7 minutes until the sauce becomes creamy.
07 - Prepare tortellini as per the instructions on the package.
08 - Add the chicken back into the pan with the sauce.
09 - Gently mix in the cooked tortellini with the sauce.
10 - Finish it off with chopped fresh herbs and extra Parmesan.

# Notes:

01 - Too thick? Stir in a bit more chicken broth.
02 - Toss in spinach or kale for added greens.
03 - Pair with some crusty bread to mop up stragglers.

Back