Cowboy Butter Tortellini and Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 thin-sliced chicken breasts
• garlic powder (For seasoning the chicken; use as desired.)
• black pepper (For seasoning the chicken and sauce; use to taste.)
• paprika (For seasoning the chicken; use as desired.)
• cowboy butter seasoning (For seasoning the chicken; use as desired.)
• oil (For drizzling over the chicken and cooking in the skillet; amount not specified.)
• 1 tbsp chicken drippings (Reserved from cooking the chicken.)
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1.5 cups heavy cream
• 2 tsp cowboy butter seasoning (For the sauce.)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp onion powder
• black pepper (For the sauce, to taste.)
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 18 oz refrigerated tortellini
• 1.5 cups shredded Parmesan
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese (The creator used cheddar but said mozzarella may also be used.)
• chives (For topping; amount not specified.)

Steps

1. 1

   Drizzle a little oil over both sides of the thin-sliced chicken breasts. Season both sides with garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and cowboy butter seasoning, rubbing the seasonings into the chicken.

2. 2

   Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle in enough oil to cook the chicken.

3. 3

   Add the seasoned chicken to the hot skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side, flipping once, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

4. 4

   Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate. Leave about 1 tablespoon of the chicken drippings in the pan for the sauce.

5. 5

   Add the butter to the reserved drippings and let it melt.

6. 6

   Add the minced garlic. Stir and cook for 1 minute.

7. 7

   Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream.

8. 8

   Add the cowboy butter seasoning, smoked paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and Dijon mustard. Stir to combine.

9. 9

   Add the lemon juice while stirring the sauce so it incorporates smoothly.

10. 10

    Bring the sauce to a low boil.

11. 11

    Add the refrigerated tortellini to the sauce. Cook for 5–7 minutes, until the tortellini is tender and the liquid has started to thicken.

12. 12

    Add the shredded Parmesan and cheddar or mozzarella. Stir until the cheeses melt into the sauce.

13. 13

    Transfer the tortellini to bowls. Slice the chicken and lay it over the top. Finish with chives.

Notes

The source does not specify exact amounts for the chicken seasonings, cooking oil, or chives; use them according to taste and need. The stated cooking time is approximate—use 165°F as the doneness measure for the chicken. The source says the cheese helps thicken the tortellini sauce.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• dinner
• one-pan
• quick dinner
• creamy
• cheesy
• chicken
• pasta