Marry Me Tortellini Chicken
Marry Me Tortellini Chicken is a favorite one-pan dinner that combines tender chicken and cheese-filled tortellini in a rich Parmesan cream sauce. Studded with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, this 30-minute meal is finished with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan cheese.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 652kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 1 cup heavy cream 35% MF
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound tortellini fresh or frozen
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes drained
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Dice 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breast into 1-inch cubes. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the hot skillet and season with ¼ teaspoon of salt and ⅛ teaspoon of black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken turns golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a clean plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 60 seconds. Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and remaining salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce coats the back of a spoon, stirring occasionally.
- Add the tortellini and reserved chicken to the skillet. Gently fold into the sauce. Cover and simmer for 5-6 minutes (fresh tortellini) or 7-9 minutes (frozen). Stir halfway through. Test tortellini for doneness and ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- Add the drained, chopped sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with remaining salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese and torn fresh basil leaves before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Fresh tortellini cooks faster than frozen, so adjust cooking time accordingly.
- If the sauce is too thick, thin it with additional chicken broth.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 652kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 178mg | Sodium: 1017mg | Potassium: 1007mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1734IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 4mg
