Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

5 from 2 votes

Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is a chicken and pasta dinner that will get you a marriage proposal it tastes that good. Made with seasoned chicken, tender cheese filled tortellini, smothered in a creamy white sauce with sun-dried tomatoes.

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

Total Time50

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 844kcal

Author: Wendy

Equipment

large skillet
Wooden Spoon
Measuring cups

Ingredients

16 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

Cook the frozen tortellini according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Allow the broth to simmer for 2-3 minutes, reducing slightly.
Lower the heat and add the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir continuously until the cheese is melted, and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Add the cooked tortellini and chicken to the skillet with the creamy sauce. Gently toss to coat the tortellini and chicken evenly with the sauce. Cook for an additional minute or two until everything is heated through.
Divide the creamy chicken and tortellini among plates. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan and black pepper.

Notes

You can use any type of boneless chicken. Large chicken breasts, boneless chicken thighs, chicken tenderloins, etc.

Another thing is if you want you can add in fresh cherry tomatoes in replace of sun-dried tomatoes if you would like. I just recommend with the swap add in a little Italian seasoning to flavor the chicken a bit more.

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