One Pot Buffalo Chicken Tortellini
When you're needing a fast meal to feed the family, this One Pot Buffalo Chicken Tortellini is here to save the day! It's creamy, cheesy, bold and perfect for weeknights when you want big flavor without the hassle.
Equipment
- Stove Top
- Cheese Grater
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken cooked and shredded
- 3 Cups Heavy Cream
- 20 Oz Three Cheese Tortellini
- ½ Cup Cream Cheese softened
- ¼ Cup Blue Cheese shredded
- ½ Cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
- ⅔ Cup Buffalo Sauce
- ¾ teaspoon Salt
- ¾ teaspoon Pepper
- ¾ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Chives or Scallions optional toppings
Instructions
- Finely shred cheddar cheese and blue cheese.
- Heat a stock pot to medium/low heat and add in heavy cream. Once it's warm, stir in salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- On medium heat, slowly add in blue cheese and cheddar cheese so they melt completely.
- Once cheese is melted, add in the tortellini and cook for 5 minutes. Then, add in shredded chicken and buffalo sauce. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle with buffalo sauce and scallions and serve!
Notes
No time to cook chicken? No worries! Rotisserie chicken works great for this recipe too!
Tip: If you place blue cheese in the freezer for 10-20 minutes, it's easier to shred.
Nutrition
Calories: 1348kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 53gFat: 96gSaturated Fat: 56gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 363mgSodium: 3773mgPotassium: 660mgFiber: 6gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 3223IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 505mgIron: 4mg
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