Chicken Broccoli Tortellini (Creamy One-Pot Dinner)
A cozy, one-pot pasta dinner with tender chicken, bright broccoli, and a creamy Parmesan sauce — ready in under 30 minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 372kcal
Equipment
- large skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Medium pot
- Strainer or colander
- Whisk
- Cutting board
- Chef’s knife
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium red onion finely chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 package (20oz) cheese tortellini
- 4 cups fresh broccoli chopped
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cooked chicken breasts cubed
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onion. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and soft.
- Stir in chicken broth and milk. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add chopped broccoli, cover, and cook 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- In a separate pot, cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain well.
- Add cooked chicken and tortellini to the skillet. Stir to coat in sauce.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, let it simmer uncovered for 2–3 extra minutes.
- Rotisserie chicken makes this extra quick!
- You can use any short pasta if you don’t have tortellini on hand.
- To make it vegetarian, skip the chicken and add mushrooms or extra veggies.
Nutrition
Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 478mg | Potassium: 780mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 837IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 311mg | Iron: 2mg
