Easy Chicken Pasta Alfredo

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A friend of mine got this recipe while traveling in Italy. Chicken, mushrooms, and tortellini in rich cream sauce. Delicious! Serve sprinkled with parsley and cheese.

Submitted by Lisa Cascioli Hauser
Updated on January 7, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • ½ pound sliced fresh mushrooms

  • 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add tortellini. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 5 minutes. Drain.

  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken breast in hot oil until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

  3. Melt butter in another skillet over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms and garlic powder until mushrooms begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir heavy cream into mushrooms and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese, parsley, and salt. Continue to cook until cheese is melted, about 1 minute.

  4. Stir tortellini and chicken into mushroom-cream sauce. Simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes.

154 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

687 Calories
47g Fat
38g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 687
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 47g 60%
Saturated Fat 27g 134%
Cholesterol 201mg 67%
Sodium 843mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 30g 60%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 114mg 9%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 298mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.