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Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

A creamy, dreamy pasta dish with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and cheese-filled tortellini in a rich Parmesan cream sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian Fusion
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Pasta
  • 20 oz cheese tortellini fresh or refrigerated
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped, for garnish
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing spoon
  • Pot for pasta
  • Strainer

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook tortellini until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
  2. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Melt butter in the skillet, sauté garlic, then add sun-dried tomatoes.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, deglaze, then add heavy cream and Parmesan. Whisk until smooth.
  5. Return chicken to pan and toss in cooked tortellini. Add pasta water as needed to loosen sauce.
  6. Garnish with basil and Parmesan before serving.

Notes

Serve immediately for best flavor. Add extra Parmesan and basil for garnish.