Description
Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is a delightful fusion of creamy, cheesy goodness and tender chicken, all enveloped in luscious tortellini. Perfect for date nights or casual gatherings, this dish promises warmth and satisfaction in every bite. With its rich flavors and vibrant colors, it’s sure to impress anyone lucky enough to sit at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 9 oz cheese-filled tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- In a separate pot, boil salted water and cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain, saving some pasta water.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning; simmer until slightly thickened (3-4 minutes).
- Combine drained tortellini with spinach and Parmesan cheese in the skillet; mix until coated and creamy, adjusting with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg