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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Tortellini Recipe

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This quick and comforting Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Tortellini recipe combines tender cheese tortellini, fresh broccoli, and diced cooked chicken in a creamy, cheesy sauce made with cream cheese and Parmesan. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 (20 ounce) package cheese tortellini
  • 3 cups fresh broccoli, roughly chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil and garlic: Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large pot. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  2. Add liquids and bring to boil: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and milk into the pot. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Cook tortellini: Add the cheese tortellini to the boiling liquid and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  4. Add broccoli and cook: Add the roughly chopped broccoli to the pot and continue cooking for about 3 minutes. Stir as needed until the tortellini is fully cooked and the broccoli turns bright green but remains crisp.
  5. Add cheeses: Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the cream cheese and grated Parmesan until both cheeses have melted completely into the sauce, creating a creamy texture.
  6. Add cooked chicken: Stir in the diced cooked chicken, allowing it to warm through evenly in the cheesy sauce.
  7. Season: Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting the flavors according to preference.
  8. Serve: Serve the cheesy chicken broccoli tortellini hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese on top if desired.

Notes

  • Use low-sodium chicken broth to better control the salt levels.
  • Fresh broccoli is preferred for a nice crunch, but frozen broccoli can be used as a substitute.
  • Cooked chicken can be from a rotisserie or leftovers to save time.
  • For a dairy-free alternative, substitute cream cheese and Parmesan with vegan cheese options.
  • To make this recipe spicier, add red pepper flakes when cooking the garlic.
  • Be careful not to overcook the tortellini as it may become mushy.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/cheesy-chicken-broccoli-tortellini-recipe/