Panera Chicken Tortellini Alfredo

Panera chicken tortellini Alfredo is an easy one pot meal that tastes just like your local restaurant favorite. Cheese tortellini cooks in a rich and creamy sauce with seasoned chicken. And the best part is that it only takes 25 minutes from start to dinner table.

Next time, try this Instant Pot Tortellini soup, ready in less than 30 minutes.

If you enjoyed Panera's chicken tortellini Alfredo when it was on their menu, then you will love this recipe! At home cooking with a restaurant quality feel is perfect for busy weeknights.

Jump to:

• ❤️ Why You'll Love It
• 📝 Ingredients
• 🥄 Instructions
• 💡 Tips
• 🧺 Storage
• ⌛ Make Ahead
• 👩‍🍳 Variations
• 💬 FAQs
• 🍽️ Serve With
• 📣 Related Recipes
• Copycat Recipes
• More Chicken Recipes
• Panera Chicken Tortellini Alfredo Recipe

❤️ Why You'll Love It

• Easy to make one skillet dinner which makes it a great weeknight dinner
• Delicious stove top meal that adults and kids enjoy.
• Perfect for leftover grilled or rotisserie chicken.
• A hearty family favorite dinner in under 30 minutes.

My kids love Panera Bread since our trip to Disney, the hotel was right next to it. Actually I do too as it reminds me of that fun week we spent there. So you can say Panera food brings joy to our hearts before our tummy.

📝 Ingredients

🥄 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

1. In a large bowl, mix together chicken, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. Sprinkle flour over and coat chicken pieces well.
2. In a deep pot over medium-high heat melt butter. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally until nicely browned, about 5 minutes. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil.
3. Mix in tortellini, cover and let it cook on medium for 5-7 minutes.
4. Uncover, pour heavy cream and parmesan cheese if using, stir and continue to simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce has thickened.

💡 Tips

• If you are short in time you can use store-bought creamy Alfredo sauce or this homemade Alfredo sauce.
• This recipe is excellent to use any leftover cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken as well.
• If you do not have oregano you can use Italian seasoning instead.

🧺 Storage

Leftover chicken tortellini can be kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

⌛ Make Ahead

• The Alfredo sauce can be made ahead to save time.
• If you can only find dried tortellini, you can precook the tortellini to al dente.

👩‍🍳 Variations

• Try adding some pesto sauce or sun dried tomato for a change of flavor.
• Add some veggies like peas, spinach or broccoli to the dish.
• Use shrimp or steak instead of chicken.

💬 FAQs

🍽️ Serve With

• I love serving this chicken tortellini Alfredo with Air Fryer Garlic Bread for an easy dinner.
• This copycat recipe pairs very well with some Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables.
• Serve it with some fresh vegetables like this easy Egyptian Salad.
• This pasta dish dinner deserves a fresh treat after, like this No Bake Key Lime Pie.

📣 Related Recipes

• Chicken spaghetti with rotel is a one of our favorite easy weeknight meals. All done in one skillet!
• SO easy! Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta are made in one pot! I like to make it with chicken but you can add shrimp or make it vegetarian.
• Macaron Bechamel is comfort food with a capital "C"! It is the Egyptian version of pastitsio! A salad is all you need to serve with this.
• Looking for a delicious and comforting meal that's perfect for feeding a crowd? This Easy Chicken Tetrazzini recipe is a must-try, with its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and pasta all baked to perfection!

Copycat Recipes

• If you love copycat recipes I have a bunch for you to try. Here is a Cracker Barrel chicken and rice recipe, Panda Express chicken Kun Pao, Halal chicken and rice or elevate your homemade burgers with this Big Mac sauce recipe.

More Chicken Recipes

• Delicious and satisfying tender chicken in rich creamy sauce, this easy marry me chicken recipe will leave you wanting more. A perfect dish for quick and easy weeknight meal.
• Here's the best Cornish hen recipe, the whole family will love. This is a special occasion dish, but makes for a good hearty meal that can be served on a weeknight as well.

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