Cook Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Bring a large cast iron skillet to a medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter to melt. Add the seasoned chicken thighs to the pan and let cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until their internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (use a meat thermometer).
Cook Tortellini: While the chicken is cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the tortellini to cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Rest + Cut: Once the chicken is fully cooked, let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes and then cut into slices or bite-sized pieces.
Combine: Bring the skillet back to a medium heat and add the garlic to sauté for 30 seconds. Add the cooked tortellini, alfredo sauce, and chicken to the pan. Toss to coat.
Serve: Enjoy right away with some parmesan cheese and chopped parsley!
Notes
*FasterChicken: if you want to make this even easier, you can use a rotisserie chicken instead! Just shred or cut the rotisserie chicken meat into bite-sized pieces and then start at Step 4.
Optional Seasoning: coating the chicken thighs in our blackened seasoning would add some great flavor to this dish!
Alfredo Sauce: feel free to make our homemade alfredo sauce or use any of your favorite store-bought versions - we love Rao's the best.
Gluten-Free: use a gluten-free alfredo sauce (I believe Rao's original alfredo sauce is gluten-free, but double check) and then use Taste Republic gluten-free cheese tortellini!
Storage: leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Feel free to add a splash of chicken broth to refresh the alfredo sauce, as you warm it up, if you need to.