Garlic Butter Velveeta Chicken Tortellini with Alfredo Cream

🍝🧄 Garlic Butter Velveeta Chicken Tortellini with Alfredo Cream 🧄🍝

📝 Ingredients:

👉 For the Chicken:

🔹️ 1¼ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced)

🔹️ 1 tbsp olive oil

🔹️ 2 tbsp butter

🔹️ 1 tsp garlic powder

🔹️ 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (optional)

🔹️ Salt & black pepper

👉 For the Tortellini Alfredo Cream:

🔹️ 12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)

🔹️ 3 garlic cloves, minced

🔹️ 1 cup chicken broth

🔹️ 1 cup heavy cream

🔹️ 4 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed

🔹️ ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

🔹️ ½ tsp Italian seasoning

🔹️ ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

🔹️ Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

👉 Step 1: Cook the Tortellini

◾️ Boil tortellini according to package directions until al dente.

◾️ Drain and set aside.

👉 Step 2: Cook the Chicken

◾️ Season chicken with garlic powder, Cajun, salt, and pepper.

◾️ Heat olive oil + butter in a skillet.

◾️ Cook chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

👉 Step 3: Make the Alfredo Cream Sauce

◾️ In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant.

◾️ Add chicken broth + heavy cream, stirring to deglaze.

◾️ Add Velveeta cubes and whisk until melted.

◾️ Stir in Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until creamy.

👉 Step 4: Combine & Serve

◾️ Toss tortellini in the Alfredo cream sauce.

◾️ Return chicken to skillet and coat with sauce.

◾️ Garnish with parsley + extra Parmesan.

✅️ Prep Time: 15 minutes

✅️ Cook Time: 25 minutes

✅️ Servings: 4