Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Tortellini

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Tortellini

Cheese-filled tortellini, chicken, and broccoli in a creamy, Parmesan cheese sauce. Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Tortellini is an easy 20 minute dinner the whole family will love!

Ingredients

  • olive oil
    1 tsp
  • garlic

    minced

    2 cloves
  • low-sodium chicken broth
    1 ½ c
  • milk
    1 c
  • package cheese tortellini
    1
  • fresh broccoli

    roughly chopped

    3 c
  • package cream cheese
    1
  • grated parmesan cheese
    ½ c
  • cooked chicken

    diced

    2 c
  • salt and black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large pot. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add chicken broth and milk. Bring to a boil.

  3. 3

    Add tortellini and cook 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add broccoli and continue to cook for about 3 minutes or so, stirring as needed, until tortellini is cooked and broccoli is bright green.

  5. 5

    Lower heat and stir in cream cheese and Parmesan, until melted.

  6. 6

    Stir in cooked chicken.

  7. 7

    Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  8. 8

    Serve with extra Parmesan on top.

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Tortellini

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Tortellini

4.5(317)259 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a comforting, hearty dinner that's on the table in just 20 minutes? This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Tortellini recipe delivers on all fronts, bringing a satisfying meal that's perfect for busy weeknights and a guaranteed family favorite.

What makes this recipe truly special is its incredible speed and the luxurious creaminess it achieves with minimal fuss. The combination of tender cheese tortellini, juicy cooked chicken, and crisp-tender broccoli bathed in a rich Parmesan cream sauce is simply irresistible. It's a quick, delicious solution that feels much more elaborate than its humble 20-minute cook time suggests.

Prepare for a truly comforting experience. Each forkful of this Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Tortellini offers a delightful blend of textures—the soft, cheesy pockets of tortellini, the hearty chunks of chicken, and the vibrant, slightly firm bite of broccoli. The sauce, made with chicken broth, milk, cream cheese, and Parmesan, is smooth, velvety, and deeply savory, coating every ingredient beautifully. With 259 calories per serving, it's a satisfying dish that won't leave you feeling weighed down.

This recipe is wonderfully adaptable to what you have on hand. Feel free to use your favorite cheese tortellini variety, whether it's spinach-filled or a classic three-cheese. If you don't have cooked chicken readily available, pre-cooked rotisserie chicken is an excellent time-saver. While fresh broccoli adds great color and nutrients, ensure it’s cooked to a perfect crisp-tender stage for the best texture.

Serve this Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Tortellini as a complete meal for a cozy family dinner. It's robust enough on its own, but a simple green salad or a slice of crusty bread would complement it beautifully.

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