Chicken Tortellini Alfredo

Chicken Tortellini Alfredo

This delicious recipe starts with battered chicken bites that I fry until they’re golden brown. Then, I make a rich, creamy homemade alfredo sauce. Finally, I add cheese tortellini to the sauce and simmer until the tortellini is cooked through, plate it up, and top it with the fried chicken bites. After that, all I have to do is watch it disappear. That’s all there is to it. It’s as easy as it is delicious.

Why You’ll Love This Chicken Tortellini Alfredo Recipe

• The combination of crispy, fried chicken and tender cheese tortellini in a rich and creamy alfredo sauce is simply irresistible.
• With each bite offering pure and satisfying delight, this comfort food recipe will soon become a family favorite with your family, too.
• With chicken alfredo a beloved comfort food, this recipe takes it up to the next level by adding deliciously seasoned fried chicken to the rich and creamy sauce and tortellini.

Chicken Tortellini Alfredo Ingredients

This recipe uses simple ingredients that you can find in your kitchen and at your local grocery store. They’re all basic kitchen staples.

For the Fried Chicken

• Boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Buttermilk
• Large egg
• All purpose flour
• Panko breadcrumbs
• Slap ya mama seasoning
• Garlic powder
• Black pepper
• Paprika
• Red pepper flakes
• Vegetable oil

For the Tortellini in Alfredo Sauce

• Butter
• All purpose flour
• Heavy cream
• Shredded Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper
• Chicken broth
• Frozen cheese tortellini
• Mozzarella cheese

(Actual measurements are in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)

How to Make Chicken Tortellini Alfredo

The only thing not homemade about this recipe is the frozen cheese tortellini. Everything else is fully homemade, but don’t let that fool you into thinking this is a difficult recipe to make. It’s actually very easy and beginner-friendly.

Step 1: Make a Dredging Station

Add flour to a shallow container, whisked buttermilk and egg to another shallow container, and the breadcrumbs and seasonings to a third shallow container.

Step 2: Coat the Chicken

Coat the chicken in flour, then the buttermilk mixture, and finally, the breadcrumb mixture.

Step 3: Fry the Chicken

Fry the chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the pieces are golden on all sides and their internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Remove the chicken pieces and place them on a plate lined with paper towel.

Step 4: Make the Alfredo Sauce

Melt the butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Stir in the flour. Next, add the heavy whipping cream and stir until combined. Add the parmesan cheese, stir until melted, and add the salt and pepper. Finally, add the chicken broth and stir.

Step 5: Cook the Tortellini

Add the tortellini to the sauce, stir, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 6: Serve

Spoon the tortellini alfredo into bowls and top with the fried chicken pieces and shredded mozzarella. Stir everything together and enjoy.

Recipe Tips

• Give your chicken a gentle tap between each dredge to ensure the perfect coating.
• To get a good, crispy coating on your chicken, use tongs to flip them, cooking each side until golden before flipping.
• Preheat the oil in your pan. Preheating the oil ensures the coating begins to cook immediately, creating a crispy coating rather than a soggy one.

Variations

• You can use your favorite melty cheese in this recipe.
• Make your recipe even faster by using frozen breaded chicken bites.
• For a super fast, semi-homemade version of this recipe, use frozen breaded chicken bites AND jarred alfredo sauce.

What to Serve with Chicken Tortellini Alfredo

Serve this chicken tortellini alfredo with a side salad and a little garlic bread. It’s such a hearty dish, any side other than those would make a meal that’s too heavy.

Recipe FAQ

How to Store and Reheat Leftover Chicken Tortellini Alfredo

Place leftover chicken tortellini alfredo in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze it for up to a month in an airtight, freezer-safe container.

To reheat the alfredo, defrost it if frozen, then cook it in a saucepan over medium-low heat until heated through.

Try This Delicious Chicken Tortellini Alfredo Recipe Today

This chicken alfredo tortellini is as easy to make as it is delicious. It’s almost completely homemade, but it’s still so simple that even beginners can make. It’s a great recipe for a hearty easy meal for busy weeknights or to bring to a party or gathering. Give this recipe a try, and I know you’ll find yourself making it again and again.

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