Description
A delightful one-pot dish combining creamy Alfredo sauce with a spicy Cajun twist, featuring tender tortellini and chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cheese tortellini
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add in the diced chicken and Cajun seasoning; cook until browned and no longer pink inside.
- Stir in the minced garlic and let it cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cheese tortellini and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and combined; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Adjust spiciness based on your Cajun seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg