One Pot Buffalo Chicken Tortellini
This One Pot Buffalo Chicken Tortellini is the ultimate comfort food! Tender cheese tortellini, shredded chicken, creamy cheese sauce, and buffalo sauce come together in one pot for an easy weeknight dinner that ready in about 20 minutes.
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
- Shred the cheddar and blue cheese. Set aside.
- Warm the heavy cream in a large stock pot over medium-low heat. 3 Cups Heavy Cream
- Gradually add the cheddar, blue cheese, and cream cheese, stirring constantly until completely melted and smooth. Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. ½ Cup Cheddar Cheese ¼ Cup Blue Cheese ½ Cup Cream Cheese ¾ Tsp Salt ¾ Tsp Pepper ¾ Tsp Garlic Powder
- Stir in the refrigerated tortellini. Cook for about 3 minutes until nearly tender. 20 Oz Three Cheese Tortellini
- Add the shredded chicken and buffalo sauce. Stir well and simmer another 2 minutes until everything is heated through and the tortellini is perfectly cooked. 1 lb Chicken ⅔ Cup Buffalo Sauce
- (optional) Garnish with sliced green onions, extra buffalo sauce, or blue cheese crumbles before serving. Finely shred cheddar cheese and blue cheese.Chives or Scallions
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Notes
- Freshly shred your cheese for the smoothest sauce.
- Make sure to warm the cream before adding cheese to prevent it from becoming grainy.
- Don't overcook the tortellini, remember it cooks fast.
- Add buffalo sauce gradually if you are serving those who prefer less heat!
Storage
- To refrigerate - Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer - Because of the heavy cream and cheese, freezing may change the texture, so it is best enjoyed fresh.
- Reheating - Warm gently on the stovetop or microwave with a splash of milk or cream to loosen the sauce.
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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