Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Asiago Tortellini Alfredo with Grilled Chicken. This rich and flavorful dish combines cheesy tortellini, tender grilled chicken, and a luscious Alfredo sauce for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Tortellini:
- 1 pound refrigerated cheese tortellini
Grilled Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Alfredo Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Asiago cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook Tortellini: Boil tortellini according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Grill Chicken: Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Grill until cooked through, then slice thinly.
- Make Alfredo Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter, pour in cream, add cheeses and nutmeg. Toss cooked tortellini in the sauce.
- Assemble Dish: Top tortellini with grilled chicken slices and parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Enhance with sautéed spinach or steamed broccoli.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
