Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

5 from 19 votes

Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

Marry Me Chicken Tortellini features tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and cheesy tortellini, all simmered in a creamy, flavorful sauce. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing dish that's perfect for weeknights or special occasions!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

Servings:

Calories: 540kcal

Author: Ryan Allen

Equipment

My Favorite Skillet

Ingredients

Tortellini

1 (19 oz) bag frozen cheese tortellini

Chicken

2 tablespoons olive oil
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon paprika

Marry Me Sauce

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 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 cup parmesan cheese (finely shredded)
2 cups baby spinach (chopped)

Instructions

Season the chicken pieces with black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Set aside
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through. About 6-8 minutes. Remove cooked chicken and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium-low and melt butter. Saute garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 30 seconds.
Add chicken broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and paprika. Whisk continuously until the sauce starts to bubble. Slowly whisk in parmesan until completely melted.
Place the chicken, spinach, and tortellini in the skillet. Stir occasionally until the spinach starts to wilt, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Notes

Cut the chicken into even, bite-sized pieces to ensure they cook uniformly and soak up the flavorful sauce.
For a hint of heat, stir in a pinch of red pepper flakes when making the sauce for a subtle spicy kick.
Let the tortellini rest for a couple of minutes before serving. This helps the sauce thicken slightly and gives the flavors time to settle in.
To help with meal prep, you can prepare the chicken and sauce ahead of time and store them separately from the tortellini. When ready to serve, simply reheat and combine for a quick, easy meal.

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