Description
A tantalizing blend of creamy sauce, succulent chicken, and cheese-filled tortellini, Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is a dish designed to impress. It combines the rich flavors of garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs in a creamy Parmesan sauce, making it an irresistible meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 9 oz cheese tortellini
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook chicken until golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté briefly. Pour in cream, broth, and add sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Simmer until sauce thickens.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet.
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions, drain, and add to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk for a lighter version.
- For a vegetarian variant, replace chicken with mushrooms or tofu.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg