Cowboy Butter Garlic Chicken Tortellini with Juicy Fire-Roasted Peppers
A delicious and hearty meal combining tender chicken, cheese-filled tortellini, and savory fire-roasted red peppers.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups cheese tortellini
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 cup fire-roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the fire-roasted red peppers and seasoning, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the tortellini according to package instructions.
- Once cooked, drain the tortellini and combine with the chicken mixture in the skillet.
- Toss well to combine and heat through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes.
- Substitute shrimp or sausage for chicken if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter, Garlic Chicken, Tortellini, Fire-Roasted Peppers