Three-cheese Tortellini Recipe
with blackened chicken
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Three-Cheese Tortellini with Blackened Chicken
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with blackening spice, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and blackened. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- 2
Cook the Tortellini
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the three-cheese tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 3
Make the Sauce
In the same skillet used for the chicken, lower the heat and add the heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the Parmesan, mozzarella, and ricotta cheeses until melted and smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- 4
Combine
Add the cooked tortellini to the cheese sauce, stirring gently to coat. Slice the blackened chicken and serve on top of the tortellini. Garnish with fresh basil.