Description
Creamy marry me chicken tortellini delivers Italian-inspired comfort with tender chicken and rich sauce. Delightful ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a romantic meal that will charm dinner companions.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Pasta and Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (9 ounces) cheese tortellini
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Generously season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear in a hot skillet until golden brown and cooked through at medium-high heat, approximately 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from pan and let rest on a cutting board while preparing sauce.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes to the pan, stirring to incorporate with garlic and release their rich flavors.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, gently scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Bring the liquid mixture to a gentle simmer and carefully add cheese tortellini.
- Cook tortellini for 3-4 minutes until they become tender and start to float.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning into the sauce, stirring to create a creamy consistency.
- Slice the rested chicken and nestle pieces back into the tortellini sauce.
- Allow chicken to warm through and absorb the sauce’s flavors for an additional 2 minutes.
- Transfer to serving plates, garnish with fresh basil or additional Parmesan if desired, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil for richer, more intense flavor that elevates the entire dish.
- Customize the protein by substituting chicken with grilled shrimp or plant-based alternatives for dietary flexibility.
- Prevent tortellini from overcooking by checking package instructions and testing tenderness during the simmering process.
- Enhance the dish’s creaminess by adding a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick during cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg