Description
This Buffalo Chicken Tortellini Alfredo is a creamy and indulgent dish with a spicy kick! Tender chicken is coated in a flavorful breading and cooked until golden brown, then tossed with cheesy tortellini and a rich Alfredo sauce. Topped with Buffalo sauce, Parmesan cheese, and parsley, it’s a satisfying and delicious meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, to taste (for chicken)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/4 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 (19 oz) bag frozen cheese tortellini
- Mild Sweet Baby Ray’s Buffalo Sauce, to taste
- Dried parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Chicken: Cut chicken into cubes and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Bread Chicken: Combine flour, ½ teaspoon each of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken cubes in the flour mixture.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Remove chicken and wipe out any excess grease from the skillet.
- Make Alfredo Sauce: Melt 1 stick of butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, ½ teaspoon each of salt and pepper, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
- Cook Tortellini: Add frozen tortellini to the Alfredo sauce, cover, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until tortellini is tender.
- Assemble and Serve: Toss cooked chicken with buffalo sauce to taste. Top the tortellini Alfredo with the buffalo chicken. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and dried parsley.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level.
- If you don’t have Sweet Baby Ray’s Buffalo Sauce, you can use another brand or make your own.
- For a richer flavor, you can use a combination of heavy cream and whole milk for the Alfredo sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg