Buffalo Chicken Tortellini
My Buffalo Chicken Tortellini is a creamy, spicy one-pot meal with tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and bold buffalo flavor!
Ingredients
- 16 oz. mild buffalo wing sauce
- 1 c. chicken broth
- 15 oz. diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 oz. packet ranch dressing mix
- 4 oz. cream cheese softened
- 1 c. cheddar cheese
- 2 c. cooked chicken
- 20 oz. cheese tortellini
Instructions
- In a large pot, add the buffalo wing sauce, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Stir in the ranch dressing mix and cream cheese, whisking until the cream cheese has fully dissolved.
- Add the cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the cooked chicken and cheese tortellini, mixing well to combine.
- Reduce the heat to medium, cover with a lid, and let cook for about 5 minutes, or until the tortellini is soft and tender. Stir once during cooking to prevent the tortellini from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Serve warm and garnish with fresh sliced green onions, if desired.
Notes
- Both fresh and frozen cheese tortellini work well. If using frozen, you may need to add a couple of extra minutes to the cooking time.
- Make sure your cream cheese is fully softened before adding it to the pot. This will help it melt smoothly without leaving lumps.
- If you prefer a milder dish, use half the amount of buffalo sauce and add more to taste. For extra spice, toss in a pinch of red pepper flakes, a dash of hot sauce, or use spicier buffalo sauce.
- When adding and stirring the tortellini, mix gently to avoid breaking them. Over-stirring can cause them to lose their shape.
- Save time by using shredded rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken to make this recipe even quicker.
Nutrition
Calories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 45gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 3612mgPotassium: 376mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 765IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 464mgIron: 4mg
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