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Delicious Marry Me Chicken Tortellini dish served with fresh basil and parmesan.

Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

An easy-to-make, creamy tortellini dish with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach that impresses for any romantic occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingrédients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast, diced
  • 2 cups cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can be substituted for coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup spinach Add towards the end to maintain color.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Can customize with other herbs as desired.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Essential for flavor enhancement.
  • for garnish Parmesan cheese Freshly grated for best flavor.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Gather and prep all ingredients: dice chicken, mince garlic, chop sun-dried tomatoes, and measure out cream and broth.

Cooking Tortellini

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the tortellini according to package instructions for 3-5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Sautéing Chicken

  • In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the diced chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Adding Flavors

  • Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet with chicken. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.

Making the Sauce

  • Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, stirring well. Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Incorporating Vegetables

  • Add spinach and Italian seasoning, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.

Combining with Tortellini

  • Add cooked tortellini to the skillet and gently toss to coat the pasta with sauce. Warm through for 1 additional minute.

Final Touches

  • Taste and season with salt and pepper as preferred. Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Good to pair with homemade garlic bread or a light salad.
Keyword Creamy Pasta, Easy Recipe, Marry Me Chicken, Romantic Dinner, Tortellini