Marry Me Chicken Tortellini
This creamy and comforting dish combines tender chicken and delicious tortellini, making it perfect for date night or a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 bag (19 oz) frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper divided
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning divided
- ½ teaspoon paprika divided
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained and sliced thin)
- 3 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (finely shredded)
- 2 cups baby spinach (chopped)
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the chicken pieces with black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Set them aside.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet.
- Lower the heat and add butter to the same skillet. Sauté the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and paprika. Whisk until the mixture starts bubbling.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese and let it melt into the sauce.
- Add the cooked chicken, chopped spinach, and frozen tortellini. Stir occasionally until the spinach wilts, which takes about 5 minutes.
Notes
Serve warm right out of the skillet. Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top for extra flavor. Pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 40gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 930mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g