Marry Me Chicken Tortellini Recipe
This Marry Me Chicken Tortellini Recipe is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor! Made with chicken, tortellini, cream, garlic, Parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Equipment
- Large skillet or sauté pan
- Large pot (for tortellini)
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken breasts sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 300 g cheese tortellini
- 1 cup fresh spinach optional
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Cook tortellini
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Step 2: Cook chicken
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
Step 3: Make the base
- In the same pan, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for about 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4: Add liquids
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
Step 5: Add cheese and seasoning
- Add Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Stir until the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
Step 6: Combine
- Return the chicken to the pan and add cooked tortellini. Toss everything together.
Step 7: Add spinach
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
Step 8: Garnish and serve
- Top with fresh basil and extra Parmesan. Serve warm.