Description
This One Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini is the ultimate comfort food—rich, spicy, creamy, and ready in 30 minutes. It’s packed with cheesy tortellini, tender chicken, and a spicy garlic butter sauce that’s wildly addictive. Perfect for quick dinner ideas, cozy food nights, or whenever you crave something bold and easy. It’s a fast, one-pan meal with huge flavor—ideal for healthy-ish dinners, spicy pasta lovers, and delicious food ideas you’ll want to save.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups chicken broth
10 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add cubed chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and cooked through.
2. Add the remaining butter to the pan, followed by the minced garlic. Cook gently until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
3. Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes and stir to combine with the garlic butter.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer. Add the tortellini and cook uncovered for 5-6 minutes until tender.
5. Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in fresh herbs if using. Serve hot with an optional swirl of butter on top.
Notes
Use fresh tortellini from the refrigerated section for best results—it cooks quickly and absorbs the sauce beautifully.
Don’t overcook the garlic—it should smell nutty, not bitter.
If the sauce is too thin, let it simmer a bit longer uncovered before adding cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: one pot recipe, garlic butter chicken, spicy pasta, quick dinner, tortellini dish, weeknight dinner, comfort food, easy pasta