Description
This Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is a creamy, comforting pasta dish packed with tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. Inspired by the viral Marry Me Chicken recipe, this easy dinner combines restaurant-style flavors with simple ingredients for a meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Creamy Tortellini Sauce
- 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach
For Garnish
- Fresh basil leaves
- Extra Parmesan cheese
- Cracked black pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Season chicken pieces with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the tortellini: Cook tortellini according to package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
- Create the creamy base: Add heavy cream and chicken broth. Simmer gently, then stir in Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Combine everything: Add chicken, cooked tortellini, and spinach to the sauce. Stir until the spinach wilts and everything is coated in the creamy Parmesan sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil, extra Parmesan, and black pepper before serving warm.
Notes
For the richest flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese and good-quality refrigerated tortellini. Add extra spinach, mushrooms, or roasted vegetables for a heartier meal. Leftovers can be reheated gently with a splash of cream or broth to restore the creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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