Cowboy Butter Garlic Chicken Tortellini with Juicy Fire-Roasted Peppers
This Cowboy Butter Garlic Chicken Tortellini with Fire-Roasted Red Peppers is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines juicy chicken, cheesy tortellini, and a rich butter sauce.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup fire-roasted red peppers, diced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the cubed chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the diced fire-roasted red peppers and Italian seasoning; season with salt and pepper.
- Mix in the cooked tortellini and toss everything to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the butter sauce.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 52 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 milligrams
Keywords: Cowboy Butter, Garlic Chicken, Tortellini, Fire-Roasted Peppers