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Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

Marry Me Chicken Tortellini
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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

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  • 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

  • Season the Chicken:

    • Season the chicken pieces with black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Set aside.

  • Cook the Chicken:

    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

    • Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.

    • Remove cooked chicken and set aside.

  • Make the Sauce:

    • Reduce heat to medium-low and melt butter in the skillet.

    • Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 30 seconds.

    • Add chicken broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and paprika.

    • Whisk continuously until the sauce starts to bubble.

    • Slowly whisk in parmesan cheese until completely melted.

  • Combine & Simmer:

    • Place the cooked chicken, spinach, and tortellini in the skillet.

    • Stir occasionally until the spinach starts to wilt, and let simmer for 5 minutes.

  • Serve:

    • Garnish with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.

    • Enjoy!

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.

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