Description
Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is a creamy, flavorful dish combining tender chicken breast, cheese tortellini, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a rich Parmesan cream sauce seasoned with Italian herbs and spices. This one-skillet meal is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner that comes together quickly and offers a delicious balance of savory and creamy flavors.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 19 oz cheese tortellini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 cups spinach
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken breast and season with black pepper, seasoned salt, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce base: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sliced sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add liquids and seasonings: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Add black pepper, seasoned salt, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Bring the mixture to a boil while whisking in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Combine all ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the spinach and cheese tortellini. Stir everything together and cook for 5-10 minutes until the spinach has wilted and the sauce has thickened to your liking.
- Serve: Plate the Marry Me Chicken Tortellini, topping with additional Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot for best flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for best texture and flavor; baby spinach works very well.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or use less cream.
- Sun-dried tomatoes add a nice tangy sweetness; make sure to slice them thinly.
- This dish reheats well and can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free tortellini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
