Chicken Cream Cheese Tortellini
Indulge in a creamy delight with our Chicken Cream Cheese Tortellini, a luxurious dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe features tender cheese tortellini enveloped in a rich cream sauce made with cream cheese, heavy cream, and savory chicken, all topped with crispy turkey bacon and fresh parsley for an impressive finish. Whether hosting a special dinner or looking for a comforting weeknight meal, this dish balances simplicity and gourmet appeal. Your guests will be captivated by its creamy texture and flavor-packed goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 6 slices of turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot.
- 2. Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions until they float.
- 3. Drain tortellini, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
- 4. In a skillet over medium heat, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then remove with a slotted spoon.
- 5. In the same skillet, sauté garlic for about 1 minute.
- 6. Lower heat and stir in cream cheese until melted.
- 7. Gradually add heavy cream and mix well.
- 8. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted; season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 9. Fold cooked tortellini into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- 10. Mix in crispy turkey bacon and serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 100mg