Cheese Tortellini with Chicken and Broccoli, an easy comfort food dish, made with cheese tortellini, chicken, broccoli it all comes together in a garlic butter basil lemon sauce.
Cheese tortellini with chicken and broccoli a meal that comes together in less than an hour. This dish fills your house with the most amazing aroma. I love the smell of the lemon and basil as they cook.
We started buying tortellini when our kids were teenagers. I can my own spaghetti sauce each year, so they would like to cook up a helping of tortellini and smother it in spaghetti sauce for a quick weekend lunch. I think they still enjoy this simple lunch.
Over the years I have tried a few recipes with this cheesy pasta. My latest on being this cheese tortellini with chicken and broccoli dish. It’s a simple dish with loads of flavor. I love the flavor of the garlic, lemon and basil combination.
What is Tortellini?
A pasta that is shaped in small rings and is usually filled with cheese or meat. It is usually served in soups or with a sauce.
How do you know when tortellini is done cooking?
When the tortellini is floating on top of the water you know that it is done.
I have more pasta recipes on my blog. Take a look at these:
- Cherry Tomato Basil Angel Hair Pasta
- One Pot Garlic Shrimp and Pasta
- Cold Parmesan Cheese Pasta Salad
Cheese Tortellini with Chicken and Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked chicken breast cut into bite sizes
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 pound cheese tortellini
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat water in a pan and bring to water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until fork tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Cook the tortellini according to the directions on the package.
- While the tortellini is cooking prepare the sauce for the dish. In a large skillet melt the butter. Add the garlic and basil cook for a minute or two until the garlic softened.
- Mix the cornstarch with chicken broth. Add the broth to the skillet and bring to a boil and cook until the sauce begins to thicken. Add the lemon zest and stir in.
- Stir in the tortellini, chicken, and broccoli and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, so to warm the chicken and broccoli. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir in. Season with salt if needed.
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Quick, healthy and delicious meals are way to go! Thanks for sharing, Dawn.
I did know that about the floaters, yes. Great tip.
Food looks wonderful, Dawn.
We love tortellini too! It sounds so good in this dish — such a nice combo of flavor. Very healthy too — always a good thing. 🙂 Thanks!
We love pasta nights around here, and I have to say that tortellini nights are some of my favorites! I love the thickness of tortellini and the awesome fillings. What a great idea to add chicken and broccoli here…sounds like a meal that I need to make soon! 🙂
I love tortellini! My mom used to make it a lot when I was growing up so I know I’d love this!
Great dish, Dawn! We love tortellini! I had never heard of it until we moved to Chicago area years ago, and loved it from the first bite! Good floater tip!
Just finished making the chicken tortellini broccoli salad. Plan on bringing it to my high school friends luncheon tomorrow. Took a few tastes, and it’s yummy! Very easy to make.
Thanks, Dawn!
Thanks Cathy! I am happy that you liked it.