This delicious and creamy chicken tortellini alfredo is an absolutely scrumptious recipe made with tender, juicy, bite-size pieces of fried chicken and cheese tortellini in a rich, homemade alfredo sauce. The ultimate comfort food recipe the whole family will enjoy.
Chicken alfredo is delicious. Tortellini is delicious. I love them both, so I decided to combine them into one dish with even more of a twist. I fry the chicken bites! I’ve been making this recipe for years, and it’s always gotten rave reviews. It’s a rich, delicious recipe that’s full of rustic, down-home goodness that always satisfies everyone! I made this when my kids were in school because it was a delicious meal that could feed us all easily, and their friends loved the leftovers the next day after school. Now that my kids are grown and on their own, I still make this for myself and my guy. It’s so good when it’s fresh, and the leftovers reheat nicely.
Chicken Tortellini Alfredo
This delicious recipe starts with battered chicken bites that I fry until they’re golden brown. Then, I make a rich, creamy homemade alfredo sauce. Finally, I add cheese tortellini to the sauce and simmer until the tortellini is cooked through, plate it up, and top it with the fried chicken bites. After that, all I have to do is watch it disappear. That’s all there is to it. It’s as easy as it is delicious.
Why You’ll Love This Chicken Tortellini Alfredo Recipe
- The combination of crispy, fried chicken and tender cheese tortellini in a rich and creamy alfredo sauce is simply irresistible.
- With each bite offering pure and satisfying delight, this comfort food recipe will soon become a family favorite with your family, too.
- With chicken alfredo a beloved comfort food, this recipe takes it up to the next level by adding deliciously seasoned fried chicken to the rich and creamy sauce and tortellini.
Chicken Tortellini Alfredo Ingredients
This recipe uses simple ingredients that you can find in your kitchen and at your local grocery store. They’re all basic kitchen staples.
For the Fried Chicken
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Buttermilk
- Large egg
- All purpose flour
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Slap ya mama seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Black pepper
- Paprika
- Red pepper flakes
- Vegetable oil
For the Tortellini in Alfredo Sauce
- Butter
- All purpose flour
- Heavy cream
- Shredded Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper
- Chicken broth
- Frozen cheese tortellini
- Mozzarella cheese
(Actual measurements are in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)
How to Make Chicken Tortellini Alfredo
The only thing not homemade about this recipe is the frozen cheese tortellini. Everything else is fully homemade, but don’t let that fool you into thinking this is a difficult recipe to make. It’s actually very easy and beginner-friendly.
Step 1: Make a Dredging Station
Add flour to a shallow container, whisked buttermilk and egg to another shallow container, and the breadcrumbs and seasonings to a third shallow container.
Step 2: Coat the Chicken
Coat the chicken in flour, then the buttermilk mixture, and finally, the breadcrumb mixture.
Step 3: Fry the Chicken
Fry the chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the pieces are golden on all sides and their internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Remove the chicken pieces and place them on a plate lined with paper towel.
Step 4: Make the Alfredo Sauce
Melt the butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Stir in the flour. Next, add the heavy whipping cream and stir until combined. Add the parmesan cheese, stir until melted, and add the salt and pepper. Finally, add the chicken broth and stir.
Step 5: Cook the Tortellini
Add the tortellini to the sauce, stir, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 6: Serve
Spoon the tortellini alfredo into bowls and top with the fried chicken pieces and shredded mozzarella. Stir everything together and enjoy.
Recipe Tips
- Give your chicken a gentle tap between each dredge to ensure the perfect coating.
- To get a good, crispy coating on your chicken, use tongs to flip them, cooking each side until golden before flipping.
- Preheat the oil in your pan. Preheating the oil ensures the coating begins to cook immediately, creating a crispy coating rather than a soggy one.
Variations
- You can use your favorite melty cheese in this recipe.
- Make your recipe even faster by using frozen breaded chicken bites.
- For a super fast, semi-homemade version of this recipe, use frozen breaded chicken bites AND jarred alfredo sauce.
What to Serve with Chicken Tortellini Alfredo
Serve this chicken tortellini alfredo with a side salad and a little garlic bread. It’s such a hearty dish, any side other than those would make a meal that’s too heavy.
Recipe FAQ
Chicken tortellini alfredo is a dish made with homemade alfredo sauce, frozen cheese tortellini, and fried chicken bites.
You can make this chicken tortellini alfredo with rotisserie chicken. You won’t be able to batter and fry the chicken, but it will still be absolutely delicious.
Tortellini is always stuffed. In fact, their signature component is their meat, cheese, or vegetables.
This recipe is so good because it combines rich creamy sauce, cheese, and breaded fried chicken. It’s a flavor profile that ticks all the boxes of classic comfort food.
Yes, you can. This dish will last for up to a month in the freezer when stored properly.
How to Store and Reheat Leftover Chicken Tortellini Alfredo
Place leftover chicken tortellini alfredo in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze it for up to a month in an airtight, freezer-safe container.
To reheat the alfredo, defrost it if frozen, then cook it in a saucepan over medium-low heat until heated through.
Try This Delicious Chicken Tortellini Alfredo Recipe Today
This chicken alfredo tortellini is as easy to make as it is delicious. It’s almost completely homemade, but it’s still so simple that even beginners can make. It’s a great recipe for a hearty easy meal for busy weeknights or to bring to a party or gathering. Give this recipe a try, and I know you’ll find yourself making it again and again.
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Chicken Tortellini Alfredo
Ingredients
Fried Chicken Pieces
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 ½ cup panko bread crumbs, crushed a bit
- 2 teaspoons slap ya mama seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Alfredo Sauce
- ½ cup butter
- 1 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 6 ounce shredded Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 19 ounce frozen cheese tortellini pasta
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Set up a dredging station with flour in one shallow container, buttermilk and egg whisked together in the second container, and breadcrumbs and seasonings together in the third shallow container.
- Coat the chicken in the flour, then into the buttermilk mixture, and lastly, into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Fry chicken pieces until golden on all sides and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Remove and place on a plate lined with paper towels.
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt butter and then stir in flour.
- Pour heavy whipping cream into the saucepan, and stir until combined.
- Add Parmesan cheese, stir until melted and add salt and pepper.
- Add chicken broth to sauce, stir.
- Next, add the tortellini to alfredo sauce, stir to combine. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stir.
- Spoon tortellini and alfredo sauce into individual serving bowls and top with fried chicken pieces and mozzarella cheese, or mix everything together. Serve with a side salad and garlic bread.
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Mary Lowe
I seem to be missing something. Recipe calls for shredded mozzarella but find nothing mentioned about it in directions. I assume you are using it as a topping
Great Grub, Delicious Treats
Hi Mary,
Thank you for letting me know. The mozzarella and chicken go on top of the sauce and tortellini. I hope you enjoy this recipe if you make it. :)
Danny Odom
I can’t wait to try this recipe
Great Grub, Delicious Treats
Hi Danny,
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. :)