Description
Creamy and flavorful, this Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is a delicious dish that combines tender chicken, cheese tortellini, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for a cozy night in or a special dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
For the Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Tortellini:
- 1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, cook garlic and red pepper flakes. Add chicken broth, cream, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Simmer.
- Cook the Tortellini: Add tortellini to the sauce and cook until tender. Return chicken to the skillet.
- Finish and Serve: Stir everything together, garnish with basil, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts.
- Add spinach for extra greens.
- Use jarred sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
