Weeknight Chicken Tortellini Alfredo
Weeknight Chicken Tortellini Alfredo brings tender cheese-filled pasta and juicy chicken together in a velvety Parmesan cream sauce. Sautéed mushrooms add earthy depth, while a hint of garlic and fresh parsley brighten each bite. It’s a comforting pick for busy evenings or a cozy dinner when you want something rich yet balanced.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Chicken Tortellini Alfredo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini. Cook, stirring now and then, until the tortellini float to the surface and the filling is hot, about 5 minutes. Drain.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the chicken breast in the hot oil until it is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- 3
Melt the butter in another skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the mushrooms and garlic powder until the mushrooms start to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir the heavy cream into the mushrooms and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Add the Parmesan cheese, parsley, and salt. Keep cooking until the cheese melts, about 1 minute.
- 4
Stir the tortellini and chicken into the mushroom-cream sauce. Simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Calories 751.78 kcal High 38%
- Protein 46.3 g Good Source 93%
- Carbohydrate 36.41 g 13%
- Total Fat 44.49 g High 57%
- Saturated Fat 23.4 g High 117%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 222.69 mg High 74%
- Sodium 511.34 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 3.7 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 1.2 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 205.52 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 3.22 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 379.01 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 10.22 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 2.93 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Weeknight Chicken Tortellini Alfredo is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Cheese Tortellini Pasta, Chicken Breast, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 751.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Chicken Tortellini Alfredo made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cheese Tortellini Pasta, Chicken Breast, Fresh Parsley, Garlic Powder. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Chicken Tortellini Alfredo?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 751.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Chicken Tortellini Alfredo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Weeknight Chicken Tortellini Alfredo healthy?
- Weeknight Chicken Tortellini Alfredo has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 751.78 calories and 46.3 g of protein, or 93% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 511.34 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 23.4 g (117% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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