Description
A delightful twist on the classic buffalo chicken dish, combining rich flavors and comforting textures with creamy tortellini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package tortellini
- 2 cups cooked buffalo chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions and drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the shredded buffalo chicken and cook for a few minutes.
- Stir in the cream cheese, buffalo sauce, chicken broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and heated through.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the pan and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and let it melt.
- Serve garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
Can modify for spiciness and use low-fat ingredients if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg