Marry Me Chicken Tortellini Recipe
Indulge in this creamy and flavorful Marry Me Chicken Tortellini recipe that will have your taste buds singing with joy. Tender bites of chicken, cheese-filled tortellini, and a rich, sun-dried tomato cream sauce come together to create a dish that’s perfect for a cozy night in or a special dinner with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Tortellini
- 1 (19 oz) bag frozen cheese tortellini
Chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ pounds 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
- Season the chicken: Season chicken pieces with black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove cooked chicken and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low and melt butter. Saute garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 30 seconds. Add 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 ingredients: Place the chicken, spinach, and tortellini in the skillet. Stir occasionally until the spinach starts to wilt, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and additional parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad and crusty bread.
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Tortellini, Creamy Chicken Tortellini, Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
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