Description
Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is a creamy, comforting Italian-inspired dish featuring tender diced chicken breast, cheese tortellini, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach all enveloped in a rich heavy cream and chicken broth sauce, finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Ready in about 40 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner that brings romance and flavor together.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken & Protein
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
Pasta
- 2 cups cheese tortellini
Sauce & Vegetables
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Tortellini: Prepare the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain well and set aside to use later in the dish.
- Cook Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the diced chicken breast. Cook until it is browned and cooked through, ensuring even cooking for juicy pieces.
- Sauté Aromatics and Tomatoes: Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet with the chicken. Cook together for about 2 minutes to release flavors and soften the tomatoes.
- Add Liquids: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet. Stir thoroughly to combine and create a creamy sauce base.
- Add Spinach and Seasoning: Incorporate the fresh spinach and sprinkle in the Italian seasoning. Cook the mixture until the spinach wilts and blends into the sauce.
- Combine Tortellini and Sauce: Add the cooked tortellini into the skillet with the sauce and chicken. Mix well so the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
- Season to Taste: Adjust the seasoning by adding salt and pepper according to your preference, ensuring balanced flavors throughout.
- Serve: Plate the creamy chicken tortellini hot and garnish generously with grated Parmesan cheese to finish.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for best texture and flavor; baby spinach works beautifully.
- If sun-dried tomatoes are oil-packed, drain excess oil before adding to control sauce richness.
- Feel free to substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a lighter taste.
- Parmesan cheese can be replaced with Pecorino Romano for a sharper profile.
- To reduce calories, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a light cream alternative.
- Preparing tortellini ahead can speed up the cooking process on busy nights.
