Easy Creamy Velveeta Chicken Tortellini with Mozzarella Garlic Sauce One-Pot Dinner
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy one-pot dinner. Tender chicken meets cheese-filled tortellini, coated in a rich Velveeta and mozzarella garlic sauce that’s irresistibly silky. Perfect for busy weeknights, cozy weekend dinners, and anyone looking for easy dinner ideas, quick comfort meals, or a family-friendly recipe. This hearty dish brings together one-pot simplicity, cheesy goodness, and flavor-packed sauce for a meal that everyone will love.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring Cups
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
- 9 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping the pan. Stir in Velveeta cubes until melted. Add shredded mozzarella for extra creaminess.
- Add tortellini directly to the sauce. Simmer 5–7 minutes until pasta is tender and coated in sauce.
- Slice chicken and return to the skillet. Garnish with chopped parsley or basil and serve hot.
Notes
1. For a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
2. Stir occasionally while simmering to prevent tortellini from sticking.
2. Stir occasionally while simmering to prevent tortellini from sticking.
Nutrition
Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 38gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 980mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 12mg
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