Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Marry Me Chicken Tortellini, a dish that beautifully marries tender chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and cheesy tortellini in a luscious sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe is both quick to prepare and full of rich flavors that will impress your family and friends. In just 30 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that’s not only delicious but also easy to clean up thanks to one-pan cooking. With a perfect balance of savory ingredients and creamy goodness, this dish promises to be a new favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (19 oz) bag frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and sliced thin)
- 3 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (finely shredded)
- 2 cups baby spinach (chopped)
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook the seasoned chicken until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; melt butter in the same skillet and sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and paprika; whisk until bubbling. Stir in parmesan until melted.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with chopped spinach and tortellini; simmer for about 5 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 120mg