Description
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, this Easy Creamy Velveeta Chicken Tortellini with Mozzarella Garlic Sauce One-Pot Dinner is the ultimate comfort food you can whip up in under 30 minutes. It combines tender seared chicken, soft cheese-stuffed tortellini, and a luxurious garlic sauce made from Velveeta and mozzarella—all in one pan. This easy recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners, cozy weekend meals, or dinner ideas that please a crowd. If you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, quick comfort food, or family-friendly meals that don’t skimp on flavor, this one’s a keeper.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden and fully cooked, about 6–7 minutes per side. Remove and let rest.
2. Lower the heat to medium. In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add cubed Velveeta and stir until fully melted and smooth. Add mozzarella and stir until the sauce is creamy.
4. Add cheese tortellini directly to the sauce. Let cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tortellini is tender and coated.
5. Slice the rested chicken and return it to the pan. Stir to combine or arrange on top.
6. Sprinkle chopped parsley and optional red pepper flakes before serving. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Cube the Velveeta small so it melts evenly and doesn’t clump.
Don’t skip resting the chicken—it keeps it juicy and flavorful when sliced.
Add a splash of cream when reheating leftovers to restore that silky texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (¼ recipe)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: one pot dinner, easy dinner, cheesy pasta, comfort food, tortellini chicken recipe