Creamy Cajun Chicken Tortellini in Garlic Mozzarella Sauce
Creamy Cajun Chicken Tortellini in Garlic Mozzarella Sauce is a delicious and satisfying dish that brings comfort food to the next level. This recipe combines tender chicken and cheese tortellini in a velvety garlic mozzarella sauce, enhanced with zesty Cajun spices for a flavor explosion. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this one-pan meal is quick to prepare and will leave your family and friends craving more. With its creamy texture and bold flavors, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 9 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions in boiling salted water. Reserve some pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil; sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and sauté garlic in butter until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and Velveeta until melted; then add mozzarella and Parmesan until smooth.
- Toss the cooked tortellini in the sauce; stir in reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Add chicken back into the skillet; simmer together for about 12 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg