Creamy Chicken Tortellini with Mozzarella Garlic Sauce
Creamy Chicken Tortellini with Mozzarella Garlic Sauce is the ultimate comfort food that transforms a simple dinner into a delightful culinary experience. This one-pot wonder features tender chicken and cheesy tortellini enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce made from Velveeta, cream cheese, and mozzarella. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable with your favorite vegetables or additional cheese varieties. With minimal cleanup required, you can spend more time enjoying your meal and less time in the kitchen. Dive into this creamy delight today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 3 cups whole milk
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook cubed chicken until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add the refrigerated tortellini and pour in whole milk, stirring to combine.
- Incorporate Velveeta and cream cheese; stir until melted and smooth.
- Mix in shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan until fully combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg