Cowboy Butter Garlic Chicken Tortellini

Cowboy Butter Garlic Chicken Tortellini with Fire-Roasted Red Peppers

This decadent skillet dish layers tender seared chicken, cheese-filled tortellini, and fire-roasted red peppers in a rich cowboy butter sauce. The result is a creamy, savory, and aromatic pasta meal with gentle spice, bright lemon notes, and comforting depth from paprika, garlic, and herbs. Each step builds flavor, and everything comes together in one cohesive, silky sauce that clings beautifully to the pasta.

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tbsp olive oil (any vegetable oil can substitute)
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder

For the Cowboy Butter Sauce

• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme

For the Pasta Dish

• 9 oz cheese tortellini
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup fire-roasted red peppers
• Fresh parsley, for garnish
  

  Step-by-Step Instructions