Cowboy Butter Garlic Chicken Tortellini with Fire Roasted Red Peppers
This Cowboy Butter Garlic Chicken Tortellini with Fire Roasted Red Peppers is a delightful fusion of savory chicken, rich garlic butter, and vibrant fire-roasted red peppers, all enveloped in tender tortellini. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or an impressive dish to serve guests.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Refrigerated cheese tortellini
- Fire roasted red peppers
- Fresh garlic
- Butter
- Chopped parsley
- Chives
- Lemon juice
- Cayenne pepper
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- Oil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the tortellini is cooking, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and let it rest before slicing it into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same skillet, add a couple of tablespoons of the cowboy butter mixture. Melt it over medium heat, then add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the fire roasted red peppers and cook for another 2 minutes to heat through, allowing their flavors to meld with the garlic butter.
- Add the cooked tortellini and sliced chicken back into the skillet. Toss everything together gently to coat with the cowboy butter and distribute the peppers evenly throughout.
- Sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese over the top, allowing it to melt slightly into the warm ingredients. Toss again to combine.
- Transfer the Cowboy Butter Garlic Chicken Tortellini to serving plates, garnishing with additional parsley or chives if desired. Enjoy your comforting meal!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Feel free to adjust the spices in the cowboy butter. You can also add other vegetables such as spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms to enhance the nutritional value and flavor.