Description
Creamy Asiago tortellini alfredo with grilled chicken delivers Italian comfort straight to dinner tables. Rich parmesan and tender chicken meld with cheese-filled pasta, creating a luxurious meal you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) grilled chicken, sliced
- 1 lb (454 grams) cheese tortellini
Dairy and Sauce Components:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 grams) Asiago cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning and Garnish:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil at high heat. Cook tortellini until al dente, approximately 7-9 minutes.
- Drain pasta thoroughly and set aside in a warm location.
- Place a skillet over medium heat and melt butter until it becomes foamy and slightly golden.
- Add finely chopped garlic, sautéing for 30-45 seconds until aromatic but not browned.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, allowing it to warm and slightly bubble around the edges.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually incorporate Asiago cheese, whisking consistently to create a velvety smooth sauce.
- Fold in pre-grilled chicken pieces and cooked tortellini, ensuring each pasta is generously coated with the creamy sauce.
- Season the mixture with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Transfer to serving plates and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant presentation.
- Serve immediately while the sauce remains warm and luxuriously creamy.
Notes
- Customize cheese selection by swapping Asiago with Parmesan or Pecorino for different flavor profiles.
- Control sauce thickness by adjusting cream quantity or adding pasta water for desired consistency.
- Prepare chicken ahead of time to reduce overall cooking time and simplify meal preparation.
- Transform dish into vegetarian option by replacing chicken with roasted vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 870 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 63 g
- Saturated Fat: 36 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg