Description
This Marry Me Chicken Tortellini recipe is a creamy and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, cheese tortellini, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. It’s a comforting and satisfying meal that’s perfect for a family dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
For the Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Pasta:
- 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet; cook for 1–2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Simmer gently, then add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and sauce thickens slightly.
- Cook the Pasta: Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and add to the skillet with the chicken and sauce. Toss gently to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- You can substitute spinach or mushroom tortellini for extra flavor variety.
- Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to control the heat level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
