Ingredients
- Cheese tortellini
- Chicken breast
- Fresh broccoli
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Garlic cloves
- Butter
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Steam broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes; then plunge into ice water to maintain color and crispness.
- Season chicken cubes with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Gradually whisk in heavy cream.
- Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth, adjusting thickness with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Toss cooked tortellini, steamed broccoli, and seared chicken in the sauce until well coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg