MENU No. 15
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One Pot Chicken – Tortellini (traditional & Thermomix versions)
Description
This quick dish is one of those “dinner saviour” recipes that we like to have on hand. In less than 20 minutes, you have a complete meal: tender chicken, crunchy broccoli, fresh tortellini and a creamy sauce flavoured with nutmeg. Perfect for busy weeknights, everything is cooked in a single pan—less washing up and more time to enjoy your meal! Tip: This dish is even better with a few shavings of freshly grated Parmesan cheese when serving.
Ingredients
Instructions
- TRADITIONAL METHOD
Preparation - Traditional method
1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan or saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and fry until translucent.
3. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and fry for about 3–4 minutes.
4. Add the broccoli and continue cooking for another 4 minutes, stirring regularly.
5. Pour in the stock and bring to a gentle boil.
6. Add the cream, nutmeg and diluted cornflour, stir and cook for 1 minute until the sauce thickens.
7. Add the tortellini, stir gently and cook for 2 minutes over low heat.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
THERMOMIX® METHOD
Preparation - Thermomix version
1. Place the onion and garlic in the bowl and blend for 3 seconds/speed 4. Scrape down the sides.
2. Add the oil and sauté for 4 minutes/120°C/speed 1.
3. Add the broccoli and cook for 4 minutes/120°C/reverse direction/spoon speed.
4. Pour in the stock and cook for 4 minutes/80°C/reverse direction/spoon speed.
5. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes at 120°C on reverse speed at spoon speed.
6. Add the cream, nutmeg and diluted cornflour, heat for 1 minute/100°C/speed 1.
7. Add the tortellini, mix with the spatula and cook for 2 minutes/100°C/reverse direction/spoon speed.
8. Serve immediately with fresh basil.
