Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini with Cajun Alfredo Sauce

 

Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini with Cajun Alfredo Sauce 🍝🔥
Creamy, spicy, and packed with flavor — this is a restaurant-style dish you can make in 30 minutes!

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Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-size pieces)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ tsp Cajun seasoning
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt & black pepper, to taste

For the Pasta:

• 500g (18 oz) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
• Water + salt for boiling

Cajun Alfredo Sauce:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ¾ cup whole milk
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (more if you like it spicy)
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Salt & pepper to taste

Optional Garnish:

• Fresh parsley
• Extra Parmesan
• Chili flakes

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Instructions

1. Cook the Tortellini

Boil tortellini in salted water according to package instructions.
Drain and set aside.

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2. Cook the Chicken

In a large pan:

• Heat butter + olive oil.
• Add chicken, season with Cajun, paprika, salt & pepper.
• Cook 5–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
• Add garlic, sauté 30 seconds.
• Remove chicken and set aside.

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3. Make the Cajun Alfredo Sauce

In the same pan:

• Add butter, then cream + milk.
• Bring to gentle simmer.
• Add Parmesan, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder.
• Stir until thick and creamy (3–5 minutes).

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4. Combine

• Add chicken back to the sauce.
• Add cooked tortellini.
• Toss everything until well coated.

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5. Serve

Top with parsley, extra Parmesan, and chili flakes 😍

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Tips

• Want it spicier? Add hot sauce or extra Cajun.
• Add mushrooms or spinach for extra veggies.
• You can replace chicken with shrimp — works perfectly.

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