Cheesy Grilled Chicken Tortellini
Cheesy Grilled Chicken Tortellini
Ingredients
For the Grilled Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Tortellini and Sauce
- 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened, cut into cubes
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Grill the chicken pieces for 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to package directions, usually 3-5 minutes, until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
While the tortellini cooks, melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently, until it begins to thicken, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Reduce heat to low. Add the softened cream cheese and stir until completely melted and smooth. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Add the cooked tortellini and grilled chicken to the cheese sauce. Stir gently to combine, ensuring everything is well coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cheesy Grilled Chicken Tortellini
For the Grilled Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Tortellini and Sauce
- 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened, cut into cubes
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Grill the chicken pieces for 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to package directions, usually 3-5 minutes, until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
While the tortellini cooks, melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently, until it begins to thicken, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Reduce heat to low. Add the softened cream cheese and stir until completely melted and smooth. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Add the cooked tortellini and grilled chicken to the cheese sauce. Stir gently to combine, ensuring everything is well coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 1 min