Description
This Cajun Garlic Chicken Tortellini in Three-Cheese Cream is the ultimate comfort food with a bold twist. Juicy Cajun-seasoned chicken is pan-seared to perfection and served over tender cheese tortellini coated in a rich, garlicky, three-cheese sauce. It’s creamy, spicy, and weeknight-friendly—perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a flavor-packed meal.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 package (20 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
Instructions
1. Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with Cajun seasoning.
2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Set aside to rest, then slice.
3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add remaining butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
5. Reduce heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Whisk in the cream cheese until melted, then slowly stir in mozzarella and parmesan until smooth and creamy.
6. Gently fold in the cooked tortellini, coating evenly with the cheese sauce.
7. Plate the creamy tortellini and top with sliced Cajun chicken. Garnish with parsley and crushed red pepper if desired.
Notes
For extra creaminess, add an additional ounce of cream cheese and a splash more cream while mixing the sauce.
Make sure to let the chicken rest before slicing—this keeps it juicy and tender.
Reheat leftovers slowly in a skillet with a splash of cream or milk to prevent the sauce from separating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion (Cajun + Italian)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: cajun chicken, creamy pasta, cheese tortellini, garlic cream, weeknight dinner