Ingredients
2tbspbutter
1lbchicken breasts
salt and pepper,to taste
1large onion,diced
3tspgarlic,minced
¼cupall purpose flour
4cuplow-sodium chicken broth
1cuphalf and half
9oztortellini
1tspred pepper flakes,crushed
fresh basil,for garnish
parmesan cheese,shredded, for garnish
Preparation
Cook chicken for 6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper and set aside to cool.
Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Mix in onion. Add flour and whisk for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden. Add chicken broth and half and half. Let simmer for 15 minutes, until thickened.
Add tortellini to the pot and cook 10 minutes, until al dente. Add diced chicken and season with crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Garnish with basil and parmesan.
Serve warm and enjoy.
