Description
Asiago Tortellini Alfredo with Grilled Chicken is a creamy and delicious pasta dish that combines tender tortellini with a rich Alfredo sauce and perfectly grilled chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Asiago tortellini
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Asiago cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Asiago tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Gradually add the grated Asiago cheese, stirring until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate the cooked tortellini into the sauce, mixing well to coat.
- Top with sliced grilled chicken and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for added nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg