Chicken Tortellini Alfredo Recipe (Panera Bread)
Easy copycat recipe with creamy alfredo sauce, premade pasta and lean chicken
Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
- 20 oz. cheese tortellini fresh or frozen
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp. salt
Instructions
Grill Instructions
- Preheat grill to 350 degrees. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a cutting board and slice into strips.
Oven Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place chicken in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake 25 minutes, until cooked through. Remove chicken to a cutting board and slice into strips.
Pasta Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat. Saute the garlic until sizzling.
- Pour in the cream, Parmesan cheese and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer.
- Gently stir the cooked tortellini into the sauce.
- Plate the pasta on serving dishes. Top with chicken strips. Garnish with fresh parsley and black pepper, if desired.
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