Description
Sizzling Cajun chicken pieces tossed with creamy garlic sauce and tender cheese tortellini create a bold, comforting dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet; sear chicken with Cajun seasoning.
- Set chicken aside; sauté onion and bell pepper in remaining butter.
- Add garlic, then return chicken and pour in heavy cream; simmer 5 minutes.
- Stir in tortellini; cook until pasta is tender.
- Finish with final butter, parsley, and serve hot.