Tortellini Alfredo with Grilled Chicken Breasts
Description
Tortellini Alfredo with grilled chicken in a creamy, homemade sauce is a weeknight dinner the family will love.
Ingredients
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2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 pinch Italian seasoning, or to taste
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1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
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kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 (12 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
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1/4 cup butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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2 pinches Italian seasoning, or to taste
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freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
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Make the chicken: Toss chicken, oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until coated.
3
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.
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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.
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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, 2 to 3 minutes.