Tortellini Alfredo with Grilled Chicken Breasts

The next time you crave comfort food, try an out-of-this-world Alfredo sauce over cheese tortellini that won't sit too heavy in your stomach.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 560 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• olive oil
• 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
• 1 ¼ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 pinches Italian seasoning, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Place chicken in a bowl and add oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, kosher salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.

Step 3

Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the centers 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). Remove from the grill and allow to cool.

Step 4

Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes. Drain and set aside; keep warm.

Step 5

Slice chicken breast into bite-size pieces.

Step 6

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cream and heat to room temperature, about 3 minutes more. Stir in Parmesan cheese and allow to melt, 2 to 3 minutes. Add Italian seasoning and pepper. Bring to a slow boil for about 1 minute before tossing in cooked tortellini and grilled chicken breast.