Cheese Tortellini with Chicken and Broccoli
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.
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Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 535kcal
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 535kcal