Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Tortellini (Print Format)
Tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and rich tomato sauce all come together for a satisfying dinner.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken and seasonings
01 -
2 large chicken breasts, cut into cubes
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Salt, to taste
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Pepper, to taste
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Garlic powder, to taste
→ Breading mixture
05 -
1/2 cup flour
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp pepper
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1/2 tsp paprika
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
→ Cooking ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons butter
→ Pasta and sauce
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19 oz bag of frozen tortellini
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24 oz jar of pasta sauce (e.g., Rao’s)
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1/4 cup water
→ Cheese and garnish
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3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
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Dried parsley, for garnish
# Steps:
01 -
Cut chicken into cubes and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning in a container.
03 -
Dredge chicken pieces in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
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Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken from skillet.
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Top the cooked chicken with 1 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese. Stir until chicken is well coated.
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In the same skillet, turn the heat to medium. Add frozen tortellini, pasta sauce, and 1/4 cup of water. Cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes or until the tortellini is tender.
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Top the tortellini with shredded mozzarella, cooked chicken, additional Parmesan cheese, and dried parsley.