Description
A simple and delicious one-pot dinner featuring creamy Velveeta cheese, chicken, and tortellini in a garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the diced chicken over medium heat until cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions.
- Stir in the Velveeta cheese and heavy cream until melted and combined.
- Mix in the mozzarella cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use reduced-fat cheese.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for easy meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Easy Creamy Velveeta Chicken Tortellini, One-Pot Dinner, Mozzarella Garlic Sauce