Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of Asiago Tortellini Alfredo with Grilled Chicken, a satisfying pasta dish that combines cheesy tortellini, savory grilled chicken, and a luscious Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Tortellini:
- 1 pound cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
Grilled Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Alfredo Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Asiago cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook Tortellini: Boil salted water and cook tortellini. Drain and set aside.
- Grill Chicken: Season and grill chicken until fully cooked. Slice thinly.
- Prepare Alfredo Sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic, add cream, cheeses, and seasonings. Toss cooked tortellini in the sauce.
- Assemble Dish: Top with grilled chicken and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
- For extra flavor, add sautéed mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce.
- Use half-and-half for a lighter sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
