Description
Indulge in the creamy, dreamy delight of Marry Me Chicken Tortellini. This enchanting dish features tender chicken pieces enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce and tossed with cheese tortellini. Perfect for romantic dinners or family gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress your loved ones and leave them asking for seconds. With its comforting flavors and stunning presentation, it’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings joy to the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken breasts and cook until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Stir until combined and bubbling gently.
- Fold in spinach and tortellini; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan over everything while stirring gently until melted.
- Serve warm with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg