Description
Indulge in the creamy, flavorful goodness of Marry Me Chicken Tortellini – a dish that combines tender chicken, cheese tortellini, and a rich, velvety sauce for a truly satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Others:
- 1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- Extra Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, season chicken, and cook until golden brown.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic, red pepper flakes, and sun-dried tomatoes. Add broth, cream, and Parmesan; simmer.
- Cook the Tortellini: Cook tortellini, drain, and set aside.
- Combine: Add chicken and tortellini to the sauce, toss to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with basil and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a tablespoon of butter to the sauce before serving.
- You can substitute half-and-half for the cream for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
