Easy Tortellini Alfredo Recipe (with Chicken and Broccoli)

This Tortellini Alfredo Recipe with Chicken and Broccoli is easy to make and is even more delicious than the one from Olive Garden! It combines chicken and broccoli with your favorite tortellini and a homemade, rich and creamy alfredo sauce. This pasta dish can be prepared in no time at all and makes a tasty dinner entree!

Pasta is one of my favorite meals to make at home. Well, let’s be honest, anything with carbs is my favorite meal to make! Pasta in particular is such a versatile ingredient and can be combined with so many other things that it is fun to cook with. This Easy Tortellini Alfredo with Chicken and Broccoli is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It is super easy to mix up, and I love how creamy and cheesy it is. The quality is even more delicious than the one at Olive Garden if you ask me, and it takes less than the time that it would take you to drive to the restaurant to have this tortellini alfredo made and on the table. You really can’t go wrong!
Making this tortellini alfredo with chicken and broccoli is super simple. Tortellini is so easy to use because it cooks quickly and already has the cheese (or other fillings of your choice) on the inside. To make this recipe, you start by cooking your garlic, chicken broth, half and half, and spices. This will give you your flavorful base. Once you have that going, you will add in your tortellini and broccoli and let them cook. Next comes my favorite part – the cheese! Add in your cream cheese and parmesan. This will make your sauce extra creamy! All that is left to do after that is add your chicken. Voila! You will have a tasty, creamy tortellini pasta ready to serve.

Why You’ll Love Chicken Tortellini Alfredo with Broccoli

• This tortellini alfredo is just as delicious as the one from Olive Garden and is super simple to make.
• With the added broccoli and chicken, this pasta dinner is very filling, and it is a great way to sneak in a green veggie.
• The homemade alfredo sauce is creamy, cheesy, and delicious.
• This tortellini alfredo is easy to customize – you can use your favorite tortellini and add any other veggies that you may like.
• This whole meal is made with only one large pot!

Ingredients For Your Tortellini Alfredo Recipe

• 1 lb. chicken cooked and cubed
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups half and half I use fat free
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 20 oz. tortellini I like Rana refrigerated tortellini
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 8 oz. fat free cream cheese, softened and cubed
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

How To Make Chicken & Broccoli Tortellini with Alfredo Sauce

Step 1: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 2: Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Step 3: Add chicken broth, half and half, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.

Step 4: Once boiling add tortellini and broccoli florets, cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until the broccoli is bright green, stirring occasionally.

Step 5: Lower heat and stir in softened cubed cream cheese and shredded parmesan cheese until melted.

Step 6: Add cooked cubed chicken and stir until combined.

Step 7: Serve immediately and top with parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!

What to Serve/Pair with Your Tortellini Alfredo with Chicken and Broccoli

Like I said earlier, I love any excuse to eat carbs! I always pair this chicken tortellini alfredo with some sort of bread, like these Quick and Easy Homemade Breadsticks with Parmesan. They are extra delicious when you dip them in the sauce, and it is a great way to use up any extra parmesan. 

Any dessert will pair well with this tortellini, but for some reason I always like to follow Italian food with chocolate and coffee. Pair this Nutella Puff Pastry with a cozy cup of coffee and you won’t regret it, I promise!

If you want more veggies than just the broccoli that is in the tortellini alfredo, you can also serve an Italian salad on the side. If you truly want the Olive Garden vibes and have some extra time on your hands, you could even serve this Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup. It’s light enough that it can be paired with this dish as an appetizer.

Popular Substitutions & Additions

I like to use shredded rotisserie chicken in this tortellini alfredo if I am in a time crunch and don’t have any cooked chicken on hand.

You can add any other green veggies to this tortellini recipe. Sometimes I like to add green peas! They give it a tiny bit of sweetness.

Use any of your favorite brands or variations of tortellini.

Storage & Leftovers

This chicken & broccoli tortellini with alfredo sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days in an air-tight container. You can reheat individual portions in the microwave in 30 second increments until warm. To reheat a larger batch, heat it in a pot on the stovetop on low heat until it is warm. Make sure to stir it frequently. 

FAQs

Can I use a store bought alfredo sauce?

You will want to make the homemade sauce for this recipe. It is delicious and is super simple to make. Store bought alfredo sauce just doesn’t have the same creaminess.

Can I freeze this chicken tortellini alfredo?

Yes! Once your tortellini alfredo has completely cooled, you can place it in the freezer in a sealed container. It will last for up to 3 months. Thaw it completely in the fridge before heating.

How can I keep the tortellini from sticking to itself?

If you are worried that your tortellini will stick to itself, toss it in a little olive oil before you start cooking.

Should I use fresh tortellini or frozen tortellini?

You can use either one for this recipe. I usually use the refrigerated Rana tortellini.

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