Marry Me Chicken Tortellini Recipe
This Marry Me Chicken Tortellini recipe combines tender chicken with cheese tortellini in a creamy, flavorful sauce that will have you saying ‘I do’ to seconds!
- Author: moretti
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced or pounded)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained and sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or more as needed)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken until golden and cooked through, then remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté until fragrant. Add Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, heavy cream, chicken broth, and Parmesan. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cook the Tortellini: Cook tortellini according to package instructions, then drain.
- Combine Everything: Return chicken to the skillet and combine with sauce. Add cooked tortellini and toss everything together.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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