Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Asiago Tortellini Alfredo with Grilled Chicken. A decadent pasta dish that combines tender cheese tortellini, savory grilled chicken, and a luscious Asiago-infused Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Grilled Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Alfredo Sauce:
- 1 lb cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup grated Asiago cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Grilled Chicken: Season chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden and fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- Cook the Tortellini: Prepare tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic, add cream and milk, simmer. Add Asiago and Parmesan, whisk until smooth. Season with black pepper.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked tortellini in sauce, top with sliced grilled chicken. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute Asiago with Romano or extra Parmesan.
- For added flavor, consider adding spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
