One-Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Tortellini
This One-Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Tortellini is the ultimate 20-minute comfort meal! Soft, cheese-filled tortellini, tender chicken, and crisp broccoli come together in a creamy, cheesy sauce made with cream cheese and Parmesan—all in a single pot. Using rotisserie chicken and fresh tortellini keeps prep time short, making this the perfect weeknight dinner solution for busy families.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Chef’s knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Milk (whole milk recommended)
- 1 (20 oz) package Cheese Tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- 3 cups Fresh Broccoli, chopped into florets
- 1 (8 oz) package Cream Cheese, cut into cubes
- ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken, diced (rotisserie recommended)
- Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
- Pour in chicken broth and milk. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Add tortellini and cook for 2 minutes. Add chopped broccoli florets and continue cooking for about 3 more minutes, until the tortellini is tender and the broccoli is crisp-tender. Most liquid should be absorbed.
- Reduce heat to low. Add the cream cheese cubes and Parmesan cheese. Stir constantly until melted and smooth, forming a creamy sauce.
- Stir in cooked chicken until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan on top.