Description
Chicken tortellini romance simmers with creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, promising passionate Italian-inspired flavor. Tender pasta and juicy chicken create an irresistible dinner dance you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) grated Parmesan cheese
Pasta and Vegetables:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare chicken by seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, ensuring even coverage.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium temperature, creating a sizzling surface for cooking.
- Sear chicken pieces for 5-7 minutes, rotating to achieve golden-brown exterior and ensure complete internal cooking.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate, maintaining its warmth and juiciness.
- Reduce skillet heat and add minced garlic, quickly sautéing until aromatic without burning.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, using a wooden spoon to deglaze and incorporate flavorful browned remnants.
- Allow sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes, developing rich, harmonious flavors.
- Incorporate sun-dried tomatoes, stirring to distribute throughout the creamy liquid.
- Add cheese tortellini directly into the sauce, following package instructions for precise cooking duration.
- Gently introduce chopped spinach and previously cooked chicken into the skillet, mixing thoroughly.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until completely melted and sauce reaches desired creamy consistency.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes according to taste preferences.
- Remove from heat and optionally garnish with fresh basil leaves for added visual appeal.
- Serve immediately while hot, presenting a delectable Marry Me Chicken Tortellini dish.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality chicken breasts to ensure tender and juicy meat that melts in your mouth.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown crust and prevent steaming.
- Replace heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt for a lighter, lower-calorie version of the dish.
- Use fresh tortellini from the refrigerated section for the best texture and flavor compared to dried or frozen options.
- Toast Italian seasoning in the pan briefly before adding chicken to enhance its aromatic qualities and deepen the overall taste profile.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap regular tortellini with gluten-free cheese tortellini and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Make the dish vegetarian by substituting chicken with roasted portobello mushrooms or plant-based chicken alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 754
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg