Description

If you’re craving something rich, bold, and comforting, this One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini is your next must-make meal. Picture tender chicken bites swimming in a creamy, spicy garlic butter sauce, clinging to every pocket of pillowy cheese-filled tortellini. This dish wraps you in warmth with its velvety texture and punchy flavor — ideal for quick dinners, cold evenings, or when you just need a bowl of something special.

It checks every box: quick dinner, easy recipe, and comfort food idea that feels both indulgent and homemade. Plus, it’s a one-pot wonder — fewer dishes, faster cleanup, and maximum flavor. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or enjoying leftovers the next day, it’s the kind of recipe that tastes even better with time. Let your kitchen smell like garlic, butter, and love!

Ingredients

1 lb cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)

2 tbsp olive oil

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cubed

Salt and black pepper to taste

4 tbsp unsalted butter

6 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp onion powder

1 tsp Italian seasoning

Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish

Optional: a squeeze of lemon juice

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder. Cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from pot and set aside.
In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
Stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Add tortellini and cook uncovered for 5–7 minutes until tender.
Return cooked chicken to the pot. Stir in parmesan cheese and simmer for another 1–2 minutes.
Garnish with fresh herbs and optional lemon juice. Serve hot with extra parmesan and black pepper.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner