Description
Indulge in the creamy and flavorful goodness of Marry Me Chicken Tortellini. This dish combines tender chicken, cheese tortellini, and a rich, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach for a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Add chicken broth, simmer, then stir in cream and Parmesan. Cook tortellini until tender.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to skillet, add red pepper flakes and spinach. Stir until spinach wilts. Adjust seasoning. Garnish with basil and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute tortellini with ravioli or penne.
- Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for best flavor.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
