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Cajun Chicken Tortellini with Garlic Cream Sauce
Emily

Cajun Chicken Tortellini with Garlic Sauce

A creamy, spicy pasta dish featuring Cajun-seasoned chicken, cheese tortellini, and a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. Easy to make and packed with bold Southern flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pieces chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp Cajun spices
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 9 oz cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot for boiling pasta
  • Colander
  • cutting board
  • chef’s knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Season chicken with Cajun spices and cook 5–7 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook cheese tortellini 3–5 minutes until tender and floating. Drain and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add cream over medium-low heat. Stir in Parmesan until sauce is smooth and creamy. Adjust with Cajun spices if desired.
  4. Slice chicken and return to skillet with drained tortellini. Toss gently in sauce and simmer 2–3 minutes.
  5. Plate and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve warm.

Notes

You can swap chicken with shrimp or turkey for variation. For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Make it dairy-free by replacing Parmesan with nutritional yeast and tortellini with a vegan-friendly option.