Chicken Tortellini Alfredo

This delicious chicken tortellini alfredo is made with deliciously seasoned fried chicken breast pieces, cheese tortellini, and a cheesy, homemade alfredo sauce. A hearty and delicious comfort food recipe the whole family will love.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, (cut into bite-size pieces)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs, (crushed a bit)
• 2 teaspoons slap ya mama seasoning
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Vegetable oil, (for frying)
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 6 ounce shredded Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper, (to taste)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 19 ounce frozen cheese tortellini pasta
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, (shredded)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
2. 2Set up a dredging station with flour in one shallow container, buttermilk and egg whisked together in the second container, and breadcrumbs and seasonings together in the third shallow container.
3. 3Coat the chicken in the flour, then into the buttermilk mixture, and lastly, into the breadcrumb mixture.
4. 4Fry chicken pieces until golden on all sides and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Remove and place on a plate lined with paper towels.
5. 5In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt butter and then stir in flour.
6. 6Pour heavy whipping cream into the saucepan, and stir until combined.
7. 7Add Parmesan cheese, stir until melted and add salt and pepper.
8. 8Add chicken broth to sauce, stir.
9. 9Next, add the tortellini to alfredo sauce, stir to combine. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stir.
10. 10Spoon tortellini and alfredo sauce into individual serving bowls and top with fried chicken pieces and mozzarella cheese, or mix everything together. Serve with a side salad and garlic bread.