Enjoy this easy cheesy one pot buffalo chicken tortellini with chunks of tender chicken tossed in a creamy, buffalo Alfredo sauce.
Serve up this favorite weeknight dinner in under 20 minutes!
I always have a bottle of Frank’s buffalo wing sauce in the fridge.
We love it spicy!
So why not liven up a plain bowl of pasta with spice and tang.
This buffalo chicken cheesy tortellini is a simple recipe that uses a basic Alfredo sauce with the addition of wing sauce.
I prefer to make my own Alfredo sauce over purchasing jarred sauce because I can control how much butter and cream goes into my recipe.
One pot is all that’s necessary to make the sauce and cook the pasta.
How to make buffalo chicken tortellini
First, cook the tortellini according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
Next, make the buffalo Alfredo sauce using the same pot in which you cooked the tortellini.
Finally, return the cooked tortellini and chicken to the pot and toss to coat the pasta with the hot Alfredo sauce.
Should I mix tortellini with the buffalo sauce?
The cooked cheese tortellini should be tossed with the sauce once it’s hot and ready.
Adding a spoonful or two of the reserved pasta water is optional but will help thicken the sauce.
If you like your Alfredo extra spicy, add another tablespoon of buffalo sauce.
Dinner is served.
My husband loved this dish!
Ingredients for this family favorite:
- Tortellini. I prefer to use refrigerated tortellini pasta rather than frozen. The pasta is fresh and the cook time is quick.
- Chicken. If you don’t have time to cook the chicken head of time, grab a rotisserie chicken at the grocery store.
- Buffalo sauce. We love Franks. Or make your own.
- Parmesan. Fresh grated Parmesan cheese can usually be found in the deli or dairy department.
- Cream. You will need half a cup of heavy or whipping cream.
- Butter. Stick with butter instead of margarine for this recipe.
Serve this cheesy buffalo chicken tortellini with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
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One Pot Buffalo Chicken Tortellini
Enjoy cheesy tortellini with chunks of tender chicken tossed in a creamy, buffalo Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pack 20-ounce cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons buffalo wing sauce
- 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in a medium pot according to the package directions. Drain the pasta.
- Add the cream, Parmesan cheese and butter to the pot and mix well until the butter has melted and the sauce has thickened slightly. Stir in the buffalo sauce and cooked chicken.
- Return the pasta to the pot and toss until well coated. Simmer for 2–3 minutes before serving. Garnish with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
What a wonderfully delicious and easy one pot meal it is. Making it tonight for sure.
We love easy one pot meals in my family and hope you like this recipe.
So interesting! I’ve never had anything like this but I love pasta and I love buffalo sauce so it sounds like a winning combination.
My husband love this…so favorites rolled into one and so satisfying! Thanks Kelly.
My mouth started to water just from reading the recipe. And the images are great, too. I bet it is an incredibly delicious meal.
Thanks Laura…it’s an easy dish and yes it is mouthwatering 🙂
Yum! I love how easy and flavorful this recipe tastes!
Thanks Kim.
I love tortellini and the way that you used it is very creative. The idea of a buffalo pasta dish is tempting. I need a bowl.
The taste is amazing and not to overwhelming. Definitely a new favorite I promise.