Chicken Tortellini Alfredo

A close up of a fork with a bite-size piece of fried chicken and cheese tortellini with alfredo sauce.

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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.

Prep Time30

Cook Time15

Total Time45

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Chicken Tortellini Alfredo, Fried Chicken Tortellini Alfredo, Homemade Alfredo Sauce

Servings: Servings

Calories: 1078kcal

Author: Great Grub, Delicious Treats

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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