Description
Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is a creamy, comforting skillet meal featuring tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, sun-dried tomatoes, and a flavorful garlic-parmesan cream sauce. This one-pan dish combines Italian-inspired spices with fresh spinach for a rich and satisfying dinner that’s easy to make and perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 1 (19 oz) bag frozen cheese tortellini
Chicken
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
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)
Vegetables
- 2 cups baby spinach (chopped)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: In a bowl, toss the bite-sized chicken pieces with ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, and ½ teaspoon paprika until evenly coated. Set aside to marinate briefly.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pieces are golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes: Reduce the skillet heat to medium-low, then melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add 3 teaspoons minced garlic and ½ cup drained, thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Prepare the cream sauce: Pour in 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth and 2 cups heavy cream. Add 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon paprika. Whisk continuously until the sauce starts to bubble. Gradually whisk in 1 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add chicken, spinach, and tortellini: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with 2 cups chopped baby spinach and the frozen 19 oz bag of cheese tortellini. Stir everything gently to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach wilts and the tortellini are heated through.
- Serve and garnish: Garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley and additional parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your creamy, flavorful Marry Me Chicken Tortellini!
Notes
- You can substitute fresh tortellini if preferred, adjusting the cooking time accordingly.
- Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for best flavor; drain and slice thin to avoid excess oil in the sauce.
- If you prefer a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Fresh parsley for garnish adds a nice color contrast and freshness but is optional.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly by checking it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, creamy tortellini, chicken pasta skillet, Italian chicken recipe, sun-dried tomato sauce, garlic parmesan chicken
