Storage & Make-Ahead Tips
How to Store
Store leftover creamy garlic chicken tortellini in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
How to Reheat
Reheat gently on the stove over low heat or in the microwave in short intervals. Add a splash of broth, milk, or cream to bring the sauce back to a creamy texture.
Can You Freeze It?
Freezing is not ideal because cream sauce and tortellini can change texture after thawing. For best results, enjoy fresh or refrigerated leftovers.
What to Serve With It
Serve with garlic bread, Caesar salad, roasted broccoli, asparagus, green beans, cucumber tomato salad, roasted zucchini, or a simple side salad.
Recipe Card: Creamy Garlic Chicken Tortellini
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Red pepper flakes, optional
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken until golden and cooked through to 165°F.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the same skillet. Cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream.
- Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add tortellini and cook until tender.
- Stir in spinach and cooked chicken.
- Cook until spinach wilts and sauce is creamy.
- Garnish with basil, parsley, parmesan, or red pepper flakes.
Notes
Use refrigerated tortellini for the fastest cooking time. If using frozen tortellini, add a few extra minutes and simmer gently until tender. Add broth as needed if the sauce thickens too much.
Final Creamy Bite
This Creamy Garlic Chicken Tortellini is rich, cozy, cheesy, and perfect for a fast dinner that still feels special. The garlic parmesan sauce coats every piece of chicken and tortellini beautifully.
If you try it, leave a comment with your favorite add-in. Spinach, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli, peas, basil, mozzarella, and red pepper flakes all work perfectly.
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