Tortellini Alfredo with Grilled Chicken Breasts

Tortellini Alfredo with grilled chicken in a creamy, homemade sauce is a weeknight dinner the family will love.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 560 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch Italian seasoning, or to taste
• 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 (12 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
• 2 pinches Italian seasoning, or to taste
• 0.25 cup butter
• 1.25 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Make the chicken: Toss chicken, oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until coated.

Step 3

Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer to a plate; cut into bite-sized pieces when cool enough to handle.

Step 4

While the chicken is cooking, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Add tortellini, return to a boil, and cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until tortellini float to the top and cheese filling is hot, about 3 minutes. Drain and keep warm.

Step 5

Make the sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add cream and cook for 3 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add Italian seasoning and pepper; bring to a slow boil. Cook at a slow boil for 1 minute, then stir in tortellini and chicken. Cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.