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Cajun Chicken Tortellini With Garlic Sauce

Creamy Cajun Chicken Tortellini With Garlic Sauce Bliss

This Cajun Chicken Tortellini with Garlic Sauce recipe brings comforting, creamy goodness to your table in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Tortellini
  • 10 oz Cheese Tortellini Substitute with any store-bought or homemade tortellini.
For the Chicken
  • 1 cup Cooked Chicken (diced) Feel free to replace with turkey or beef.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream works for a dairy-free alternative.
  • Garlic To taste, adjust according to preference.
  • Cajun Seasoning To taste, adjust according to heat preference.
For Garnish
  • Fresh Herbs Optional, consider using parsley or thyme.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the 10 oz cheese tortellini and cook according to package directions, usually around 3-5 minutes, until al dente. Drain and reserve a small amount of pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil and sauté 1 cup diced cooked chicken for 3-4 minutes until heated through. If using raw chicken, cook for 5-7 minutes until golden. Stir in minced garlic in the last minute.
  3. Pour 1/2 cup of heavy cream into the skillet with the chicken. Add Cajun seasoning to taste and simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  4. Add the cooked tortellini to the garlic sauce. Toss gently to coat. If too thick, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
  5. Remove from heat, serve hot garnished with fresh herbs, and add grated cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be made in advance, with optimal flavor retention by storing the sauce and tortellini together during freezing.

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