Description
Indulge in the perfect marriage of spicy buffalo chicken and creamy alfredo sauce with this delicious Buffalo Chicken Tortellini Alfredo recipe. It’s a quick and easy stovetop dish that’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Buffalo Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
For the Alfredo Sauce:
- 2 cups cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Crumbled blue cheese or ranch dressing for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: Cook tortellini according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare Buffalo Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil, then add shredded chicken and buffalo sauce. Cook until heated through.
- Make Alfredo Sauce: Melt butter in the skillet, sauté garlic, pour in cream, and simmer. Add Parmesan and mozzarella, season with salt and pepper.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked tortellini and buffalo chicken in the sauce, simmer until heated through. Garnish and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or more buffalo sauce to taste.
- Swap tortellini with penne or another pasta if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
