This delicious chicken tortellini alfredo is made with deliciously seasoned fried chicken breast pieces, cheese tortellini, and a cheesy, homemade alfredo sauce. A hearty and delicious comfort food recipe the whole family will love.
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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