Marry Me Chicken Tortellini
Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is a creamy, flavorful pasta dish that combines tender chicken, rich garlic sauce, and delightful tortellini, making it perfect for family dinners or romantic evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken breasts and cook until golden brown for about 6-7 minutes. Stir in minced garlic during the last minute of cooking.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; add Italian seasoning. Stir and let simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken.
- Add tortellini (fresh cooks in 3-5 minutes; frozen takes about 8 minutes), stirring occasionally until tender.
- Fold in spinach until wilted, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese or herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Find it online: https://weekenddinnerrecipes.com/marry-me-chicken-tortellini/