Creamy Cajun Chicken Tortellini in Garlic Cheese Sauce
Creamy Cajun Chicken Tortellini in Garlic Cheese Sauce is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken and cheesy tortellini in a rich, flavorful garlic cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 lb cheese tortellini, fresh or frozen
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika.
- Sear seasoned chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour to create a roux, then gradually add milk and chicken broth until smooth.
- Let sauce simmer until thickened; stir in seasonings.
- Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain.
- Incorporate cheeses and heavy cream into the sauce until melted.
- Combine cooked tortellini and seared chicken with the cheese sauce; mix well.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped chives if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg