Description
A delicious one-skillet meal featuring creamy Cajun Alfredo sauce and cheese tortellini, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Cajun seasoning, bringing to a simmer.
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions, then add to the skillet.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference. You can also add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg