Bold Cajun Flavors Meet Cheesy Comfort – Ready in 20 Minutes!
Looking for a quick and delicious dinner that’s packed with bold flavors? This Cajun Chicken & Cheese Tortellini is your new go-to meal! With smoky heat from Spanish Sage and the deep, savory notes of Cowboy Blues, this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor in under 20 minutes.
Each bite is a creamy, cheesy delight, with juicy Cajun-spiced chicken nestled in tender cheese tortellini. To brighten up the dish, top it off with fresh basil and cherry tomatoes for the perfect balance of richness and freshness.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
✔️ Quick & Easy – Ready in under 20 minutes!
✔️ Bold & Cheesy – A perfect blend of spice, cream, and cheese.
✔️ Family Favorite – Comfort food everyone will crave.
✔️ Bold & Cheesy – A perfect blend of spice, cream, and cheese.
✔️ Family Favorite – Comfort food everyone will crave.
How to Make It:
Ingredients:
- 20 oz Fresh Cheese Tortellini
- 4 T Salted Butter
- 1 small Onion (¾ c finely diced)
- 2 Chicken Breasts, sliced thin
- 1 T Spanish Sage
- 1 T Cowboy Blues
- 1 C Heavy Cream
- ½ c Locatelli Cheese, grated
- Optional: Fresh basil & cherry tomatoes for garnish
Directions:
1️⃣ Cook the onions: In a pan over medium-high heat, melt butter until sizzling. Add diced onions and cook until golden (6-7 minutes).
2️⃣ Sauté the chicken: Add sliced chicken, Spanish Sage, and Cowboy Blues seasoning. Cook for another 5 minutes.
3️⃣ Make it creamy: Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
4️⃣ Cook the pasta: Boil tortellini, drain (do not rinse), and fold it into the creamy chicken sauce with 1/2 of the Locatelli Cheese..
5️⃣ Finish & serve: Top with grated cheese, fresh basil, and cherry tomatoes.
1️⃣ Cook the onions: In a pan over medium-high heat, melt butter until sizzling. Add diced onions and cook until golden (6-7 minutes).
2️⃣ Sauté the chicken: Add sliced chicken, Spanish Sage, and Cowboy Blues seasoning. Cook for another 5 minutes.
3️⃣ Make it creamy: Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
4️⃣ Cook the pasta: Boil tortellini, drain (do not rinse), and fold it into the creamy chicken sauce with 1/2 of the Locatelli Cheese..
5️⃣ Finish & serve: Top with grated cheese, fresh basil, and cherry tomatoes.
This dish is effortless, indulgent, and packed with delicious succulent flavor—perfect for a busy weeknight or a cozy weekend meal.
For another tasty spin on this recipe - try our Mediterranean Mermaid in place of the Spanish Sage!
OR to make this dish without meat, try substituting sliced Mushrooms in place of the Chicken for a Creamy Stroganoff feel!
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