Description
This easy Marry Me Chicken Tortellini recipe combines tender chicken breast in a rich sun-dried tomato and parmesan sauce with cheesy tortellini, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Enjoy it at a special gathering or as a delicious weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 (19 oz) bag frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
Marry Me Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained and sliced thin)
- 3 tsp garlic (minced)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (finely shredded)
- 2 cups baby spinach (chopped)
Instructions
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Season the Chicken:
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Season the chicken pieces with black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Set aside.
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Cook the Chicken:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
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Remove cooked chicken and set aside.
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Make the Sauce:
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Reduce heat to medium-low and melt butter in the skillet.
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Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 30 seconds.
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Add chicken broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and paprika.
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Whisk continuously until the sauce starts to bubble.
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Slowly whisk in parmesan cheese until completely melted.
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Combine & Simmer:
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Place the cooked chicken, spinach, and tortellini in the skillet.
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Stir occasionally until the spinach starts to wilt, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
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Serve:
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Garnish with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.
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Enjoy!
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Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Swap spinach for kale or arugula for a different texture.
Add red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 466mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0.01g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 174mg