Creamy Chicken Tortellini Dinner Recipe: Better Than Takeout

Creamy Chicken Tortellini Dinner – The best homemade version that’s better than takeout! After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to perfectly creamy chicken tortellini every time. The rich, creamy sauce and tender chicken will make your kitchen smell cozy and inviting. Keep reading for my best tips or jump to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Cheesy Asparagus Casserole Recipe and Easy Copycat Taco Bell Meximelts Recipe.

What You'll Need for Creamy Chicken Tortellini Dinner Recipe: Better Than Takeout

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 bag (20 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Salt and pepper
• Optional: Fresh parsley
• Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes

How to Make Creamy Chicken Tortellini Dinner Recipe: Better Than Takeout

1. Step 1: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add tortellini, chicken broth, milk, cream of chicken soup, frozen mixed vegetables, and the seasonings. Stir well to combine.
3. Step 3: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until tortellini is cooked and sauce has thickened.
4. Step 4: Stir in the cooked chicken and shredded cheese. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted and chicken is heated through.
5. Step 5: Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.

Storing & Reheating Creamy Chicken Tortellini Dinner Recipe: Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: This recipe can be made ahead and reheated. The sauce may thicken, so add a little more milk when reheating.

Freezing Creamy Chicken Tortellini Dinner Recipe: Better Than Takeout

Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through. Stir halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: Use low-sodium broth and soup to reduce the sodium content.
• Best substitution: Substitute the frozen mixed vegetables for your favorite vegetables, such as bell peppers or broccoli.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken and vegetables ahead of time to save time on busy weeknights.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, add a little more milk to thin it out.

Creamy Chicken Tortellini Dinner Recipe: Better Than Takeout

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

30 mins

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Total

45 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 bag (20 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Seasonings

• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Salt and pepper

Optional Toppings

• Fresh parsley
• Crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add tortellini, chicken broth, milk, cream of chicken soup, frozen mixed vegetables, and the seasonings. Stir well to combine.
3. Step 3: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until tortellini is cooked and sauce has thickened.
4. Step 4: Stir in the cooked chicken and shredded cheese. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted and chicken is heated through.
5. Step 5: Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

• Chef tip: Use low-sodium broth and soup to reduce the sodium content.
• Best substitution: Substitute the frozen mixed vegetables for your favorite vegetables, such as bell peppers or broccoli.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken and vegetables ahead of time to save time on busy weeknights.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, add a little more milk to thin it out.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through. Stir halfway through.
• Make ahead: This recipe can be made ahead and reheated. The sauce may thicken, so add a little more milk when reheating.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 15g
• Carbs: 45g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Cholesterol: 95mg
• Sat. Fat: 8g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Creamy Chicken Tortellini Dinner Recipe: Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!