Creamy Cajun Chicken Tortellini in Garlic Mozzarella Sauce
Creamy Cajun Chicken Tortellini in Garlic Mozzarella Sauce is a tantalizing dish that brings together tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and a luscious garlic mozzarella sauce. With the perfect blend of Cajun spices, this meal is bursting with flavor and is sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 9 oz cheese tortellini, fresh or refrigerated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water (if needed)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in boiling salted water according to package instructions. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water before draining.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the seasoned chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden brown (4-5 minutes per side). Remove and cover.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter until fragrant. Add heavy cream and Velveeta; stir until melted.
- Mix in mozzarella and Parmesan until smooth. Combine cooked tortellini into sauce.
- Return chicken to skillet; simmer for an additional 12 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley if desired, serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 775mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg