Description
A heavenly fusion of the famous Marry Me Chicken and cheesy tortellini. Tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach swim in a rich, creamy parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Tortellini & Chicken:
- 1 (19 oz) bag frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Marry Me Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained and sliced thin)
- 3 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (finely shredded)
- 2 cups baby spinach (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken pieces with black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through (6–8 minutes). Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Reduce heat to medium-low and melt butter in the same skillet. Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and paprika. Whisk continuously until the sauce starts to bubble. Slowly whisk in parmesan until completely melted.
- Combine: Place the cooked chicken, spinach, and frozen tortellini into the skillet. Stir occasionally until the spinach starts to wilt and the tortellini is heated through. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Garnish: Finish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Cut chicken into even pieces for uniform cooking.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Let the dish rest for 2 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta, Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American