Creamy Cajun Chicken Tortellini
This Creamy Cajun Chicken Tortellini is bursting with bold flavors and ready in about 30 minutes! Tender chicken, spicy Cajun seasoning, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce make it irresistible.
Equipment
- Large skillet or sauté pan
- Sharp Knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Wooden Spoon or Silicone Spatula
- Grater
Ingredients
- 8 oz cheese tortellini
- 2 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
- 1 lb chicken breast diced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Start by tossing the diced chicken breast with the Cajun seasoning until every piece is well coated. Heat the olive oil in your skillet over medium-high heat, then add the chicken in a single layer. Sear it for about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has a beautiful golden crust. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sliced bell pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- While the veggies are cooking, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions (usually 3-5 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Pour the heavy cream and chicken broth into the skillet with the veggies. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the sauce simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, then add the drained tortellini. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top and stir everything together until the cheese melts and the sauce coats the pasta and chicken evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a burst of color and freshness. Serve immediately and enjoy the creamy, spicy goodness!
Notes
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning amount to your preferred spice level; add cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- Dicing chicken small helps it cook quickly and evenly.
- Fresh cheese tortellini works best, but frozen or refrigerated varieties are fine too.
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese adds richer flavor than pre-grated.
- For extra creaminess, stir in a spoonful of cream cheese or mascarpone at the end.