Description
Marry Me Chicken Tortellini: Creamy, comforting, crowd-pleasing pasta dish with juicy chicken and cheesy tortellini. Easy recipe for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (14g) butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- ½ cup (80g) sun-dried tomatoes, julienned (oil-packed, drained)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- ¾ cup (180ml) chicken broth
- 1½ cups (360ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (50g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 20 oz (570g) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Season your chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown but not fully cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Step 2: Create the Flavor Base Reduce the heat to medium and add butter to the same pan. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Add the julienned sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, stirring to combine. Cook for another minute to bloom the spices and release their aromatic oils.
- Step 3: Build the Sauce Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to release any flavorful browned bits (that’s pure flavor!). Let it simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly. Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
- Step 4: Combine Components Return the chicken to the pan, nestling the pieces into the sauce. Add the refrigerated tortellini directly to the pan, ensuring each piece gets coated with sauce. Cover the pan and simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, or until the tortellini is tender and the chicken is fully cooked to 165°F (74°C).
- Step 5: Finish the Dish Remove the pan from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Just before serving your **Marry Me Chicken Tortellini**, sprinkle with fresh chopped basil and an extra dusting of Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 155mg