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Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

Marry Me Chicken Tortellini: A Creamy Love at First Bite

Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is a creamy, savory dish with chicken, sun-dried tomato cream sauce, and cheesy tortellini, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tortellini
  • 1 pound Frozen Cheese Tortellini Fresh tortellini can be used if cooked according to package instructions.
For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Consider turkey or shrimp for variations.
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Vegetable oil can be substituted.
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Use olive oil for a non-dairy alternative.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Always use fresh minced garlic.
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Roasted red peppers or tomato paste can be used as substitutes.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Consider half-and-half or coconut cream for alternatives.
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Dairy-free cheese can be an option.
For the Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Can replace with oregano and basil.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Adjust to taste.
For the Greens
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach Kale or any leafy green can be substituted.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by cutting boneless skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and seasoning them with black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Set aside.
  2. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and sauté for about 6–8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add a tablespoon of butter. Sauté minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in low-sodium chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking until it bubbles gently. Stir in remaining seasonings, and add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with baby spinach and frozen cheese tortellini. Stir together, cooking for an additional 5 minutes over medium heat until spinach wilts and tortellini is heated through.
  6. Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow the dish to rest for a few minutes before serving to help the sauce thicken. You can prepare the chicken and sauce in advance and store them separately in the fridge.

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