Ingredients
– 1 pound tortelloni or tortellini (four cheese or chicken varieties)
– 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
– 2 tablespoons avocado or vegetable oil
– 1 teaspoon kosher salt
– 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
– 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
– 6 tablespoons butter
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 1 cup heavy cream (or evaporated milk as substitute)
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese (Parmesan can substitute)
– Minced chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
1-First, coat the 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts with 2 tablespoons avocado or vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes. Let the chicken rest at room temperature while you preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes and oil the grates. Grill the chicken without moving it until it releases easily, about 5 minutes per side, or until it reaches 165ยฐF internally, then let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
2-Meanwhile, boil a large pot of salted water and cook 1 pound tortelloni or tortellini for 7-8 minutes according to package instructions, then drain well. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 6 tablespoons butter and cook 1 clove garlic, minced, for 1 minute until soft. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream (or evaporated milk), 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, then bring to a simmer.
3-Finishing Touches Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese until smooth. Toss the drained pasta in the cheese sauce to coat, adjusting salt to taste. Serve the pasta on plates, topped with the sliced grilled chicken, and garnish with minced chives or parsley. The total preparation time is just 25 minutes, with 5 minutes prep and 15 minutes cook time.
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๐ก๏ธ Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165ยฐF for juiciness.
๐ Pound chicken breasts evenly before grilling for consistent cooking.
๐ฅฌ Add spinach or greens to the sauce for extra flavor and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling and Saucing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1384 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 166 mg
