Chicken Tortellini Alfredo

This chicken tortellini Alfredo is easy to make with rotisserie chicken, cheese tortellini and a homemade Alfredo sauce. It's a simple weeknight dinner for busy nights!

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Ingredients

18 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
4 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons flour
½ cup chicken broth
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup parmesan cheese
1 pinch nutmeg
1 ½ cups cooked chicken , such as rotisserie
salt and pepper , to taste
fresh herbs , if desired

Instructions

Cook pasta: Boil a large pot of water and cook the 18 ounces tortellini according to directions.
Melt butter and add flour: Meanwhile, add the 4 Tablespoons butter to a medium sized saucepan over medium heat. Once it's melted, whisk in 2 Tablespoons flour.
Whisk in chicken broth: Add 1/2 cup chicken broth and whisk until there are no lumps (about 30 seconds.)
Whisk in cream and garlic powder: Add the 3/4 cup cream and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and keep whisking until it's a nice and smooth sauce. Then cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. If it's too thick, add a little more chicken broth.
Add parmesan and nutmeg: Stir in the 1/2 cup parmesan and pinch of nutmeg.
Add chicken, pasta and herbs: Toss in the chicken, drained pasta, fresh herbs (if desired) and add some salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Optional: Top with additional shredded parmesan and place under the broiler for a minute or two to melt the cheese.

Notes: This can also be delicious as a meatless meal! Simply leave out the chicken.

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