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Cajun Garlic Chicken Tortellini in Three-Cheese Cream


  • Author: Sara McKenney
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

If you love bold flavors and creamy pasta dishes, this Cajun Garlic Chicken Tortellini in Three-Cheese Cream will be your new favorite. It brings together juicy Cajun-spiced chicken, tender cheese-filled tortellini, and a luxurious three-cheese garlic cream sauce—all in under 40 minutes. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, a restaurant-style meal at home, or just a cozy easy recipe with tons of flavor, this dish is a knockout. Perfect for weeknights, date nights, or feeding a crowd.


Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

1 tablespoon olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

9 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)

1 cup heavy cream

2 ounces cream cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup fresh spinach (optional)

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley


Instructions

1. Pat chicken dry and rub both sides with Cajun seasoning.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and let rest.

3. Lower the heat to medium, add more oil if needed, and sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds.

4. Pour in heavy cream and stir in cream cheese. Let it melt while stirring gently.

5. Add mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, stirring until the sauce is smooth.

6. Cook tortellini in salted boiling water according to package directions (about 3–5 minutes). Drain and reserve ¼ cup pasta water.

7. Add cooked tortellini to the sauce. If using spinach, fold it in now and stir until wilted.

8. Slice the rested chicken into strips and add it back to the skillet, or serve it on top.

9. Garnish with chopped parsley and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, if using.

10. Serve hot and enjoy every cheesy, spicy bite.

Notes

For best results, use full-fat block cream cheese to avoid grainy sauce.

Reserve pasta water before draining—it helps fix overly thick sauce.

Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy and flavorful.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate (¼ of recipe)
  • Calories: 640
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Fat: 38g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

Keywords: cajun chicken, creamy tortellini, garlic cream sauce, easy pasta recipe, dinner ideas