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Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

Creamy, indulgent pasta dish with tender chicken, cheese tortellini, and rich garlic cream sauce that's so delicious it might inspire a proposal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
Sauce and Pasta
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 pound cheese tortellini fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add seasoned chicken to hot pan and cook 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, add butter to same pan. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook 1 minute, then slowly pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, whisking constantly.
  5. Bring to gentle simmer, add Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
  6. Add tortellini to sauce and cook according to package directions, 3-5 minutes for fresh or 7-10 minutes for frozen.
  7. Return cooked chicken to pan, add fresh spinach and stir gently until spinach wilts.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove from heat and let rest 2-3 minutes for sauce to thicken.
  9. Serve immediately with fresh basil and additional Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For best results, don't let cream sauce boil vigorously to prevent curdling. Fresh tortellini works best but frozen is acceptable. Dish is best served immediately but can be stored in refrigerator for 3 days.