Tortellini de pollo al pesto

Ingredientes

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, or to taste)
• 1/4 cup pesto
• 1.5 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
• 2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 2 cups shredded cooked/rotisserie chicken
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
• Salt & pepper (to taste)

Preparación

1. 1

   Add the butter to a skillet over medium heat. Once it melts, add the garlic and sauté for about a minute, stirring constantly.

2. 2

   Stir in the Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, pesto, chicken broth, and cream until smooth, then mix in the tortellini. Increase the heat to medium-high, and once it starts to bubble, cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Cooking the tortellini in the sauce helps thicken it by releasing starch. Reduce the heat if it starts to boil like crazy.

3. 3

   Stir in the chicken and cook it for another minute or two until it's warmed through and the sauce has thickened to your liking. Add a splash more cream if the sauce reduces too much.

4. 4

   Take the pan off the heat and add in the mozzarella. Stir/toss until melted. Season with salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately.