Marry Me Chicken Tortellini
Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is a rich and creamy pasta dish featuring cheese tortellini, seared chicken, and a decadent sun-dried tomato cream sauce. Bursting with flavor and ready in under an hour, it’s a perfect recipe for date night or a cozy family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear chicken for 5–7 minutes per side or until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan and slice or cube.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the skillet and stir to coat with sauce.
- Add cooked tortellini and gently mix until evenly coated and heated through.
- Garnish with chopped basil or parsley and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Add fresh spinach at the end for extra nutrients and color.Use pre-cooked chicken to save time—just warm it in the sauce.Half-and-half can be used in place of cream for a lighter sauce.Swap tortellini with ravioli or another pasta if preferred.This dish is best served fresh and doesn’t freeze well due to the cream sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/marry-me-chicken-tortellini/
