This cheese tortellini Alfredo with grilled chicken wont sit too heavy in your stomach
Prep Time
45 mins
Dificult
Medium
Servings
6
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Make the chicken: Toss chicken
oil
Italian seasoning
garlic powder
salt
and pepper in a bowl until coated.
Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear
about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer to a plate; cut into bite-sized pieces when cool enough to handle.
While the chicken is cooking
fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Add tortellini
return to a boil
and cook
uncovered and stirring occasionally
until tortellini float to the top and cheese filling is hot
about 3 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
Make the sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add cream and cook for 3 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted
2 to 3 minutes. Add Italian seasoning and pepper; bring to a slow boil. Cook at a slow boil for 1 minute
then stir in tortellini and chicken. Cook until heated through
