Description
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
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 466mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0.01g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 174mg