Description
Asiago Tortellini Alfredo with Grilled Chicken is a rich, comforting pasta dish featuring cheese-filled tortellini in a creamy Asiago Alfredo sauce, topped with juicy grilled chicken and an optional crispy breadcrumb topping. Perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 20 ounces refrigerated five-cheese tortellini
- Salt for pasta water
- 1½–2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cutlets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1¼ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup grated Asiago cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons seasoned breadcrumbs (optional)
- 3 tablespoons shredded Asiago cheese (optional)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (for topping, optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl or zip-top bag, combine olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add chicken cutlets and coat thoroughly. Flatten thick parts if needed.
- Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium-high heat until internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 4–6 minutes per side. Rest and slice into strips.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini according to package instructions (7–8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and garlic powder; cook for 1 minute. Whisk in flour to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cream. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan and Asiago. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked tortellini to the sauce and stir gently to coat evenly.
- If using topping, preheat broiler. Transfer pasta to baking dish, sprinkle with breadcrumb-Asiago-olive oil mixture. Broil for 2–5 minutes until golden.
- Serve pasta topped with sliced grilled chicken and chopped parsley. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use Parmesan or Romano if Asiago is unavailable.
- Make ahead by prepping chicken and sauce separately.
- Bake at 350°F instead of broiling if preferred.
- The breadcrumb topping adds texture but is optional.
- Reheat with added milk or cream to maintain creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Boiling, Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
