Description
This Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is a rich, creamy, and irresistible dish featuring tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, sun-dried tomatoes, and a luscious parmesan cream sauce.
Ingredients
- Tortellini
- 1 (19 oz) bag frozen cheese tortellini
- Chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Marry Me Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained, sliced)
- 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 (shredded)
- 2 cups baby spinach (chopped)
Instructions
- Season chicken with pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and melt butter. Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, pepper, and paprika. Whisk until the sauce begins to bubble.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked chicken, tortellini, and spinach to the skillet.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spinach wilts and everything is heated through.
- Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan if desired, then serve.
Notes
- Use refrigerated tortellini for faster cooking.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Great served with garlic bread or a side salad.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired