Description
Creamy marry me chicken tortellini promises culinary romance with bold Italian-inspired flavors. Rich parmesan sauce and tender chicken create an irresistible meal you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins and Pasta:
- 1 (19 ounces/540 grams) bag frozen cheese tortellini
Main Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Complementary Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken pieces with a blend of aromatic spices, ensuring an even distribution of black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- Fire up a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling surface for perfectly seared chicken.
- Carefully lay chicken into the hot skillet, allowing each piece to develop a golden-brown exterior while cooking completely through, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate, reserving the flavorful pan drippings.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium-low, introducing butter to create a rich base for the sauce.
- Quickly toast minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, releasing their intense aromatics in the butter.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking vigorously while incorporating remaining spices to create a smooth, velvety sauce.
- Gradually fold parmesan cheese into the simmering liquid, stirring continuously until the cheese melts completely and integrates seamlessly.
- Return chicken to the skillet, then gently introduce tortellini and fresh spinach, allowing them to nestle into the creamy sauce.
- Simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, until spinach wilts and tortellini becomes tender, approximately 5 minutes.
- Finish the dish with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley and an additional dusting of parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately, allowing the vibrant flavors and creamy texture to delight your palate.
Notes
- Customize the spice level by adjusting black pepper and paprika to suit personal taste preferences.
- Ensure chicken is thoroughly cooked by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories.
- Vegetarian option: Replace chicken with plant-based protein like tofu or chickpeas for a meat-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg