Description
A creamy and bold dish that combines tortellini with Cajun spices for a comforting one-pan meal.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cooked and diced chicken breast
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken breast and sauté until fully cooked and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chopped bell peppers and minced garlic to the skillet with the chicken. Sauté until the peppers soften, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and Cajun seasoning, stirring to combine. Cook until the sauce starts to thicken, about 2 minutes.
- Gently fold in the cooked tortellini until evenly coated. Adjust the consistency with pasta water if too thick.
- Remove skillet from heat and mix in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper as necessary.
- Top with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter version, you can substitute low-fat cream and for a vegetarian option, use mushrooms instead of chicken.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg