Description
Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is a rich and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken, cheese-filled tortellini, and a flavorful sun-dried tomato cream sauce. Perfect for date night or a cozy dinner, this easy 30-minute recipe is irresistibly delicious! 🍝💛
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 10 oz cheese tortellini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken – Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the aromatics – In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Sauté minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Make the sauce – Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Stir in heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Cook the tortellini – Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Combine everything – Slice chicken and return it to the skillet along with tortellini. Toss everything together to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Final touches – Garnish with fresh basil and extra parmesan before serving.
Notes
- 🔥 Make it spicier – Add extra red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- 🍝 Swap the pasta – Use fettuccine, penne, or rigatoni instead of tortellini.
- 🍤 Try a protein swap – Substitute shrimp or Italian sausage for chicken.
- 🥬 Add veggies – Spinach, mushrooms, or roasted bell peppers are great additions.
- 🥛 Lighter version – Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream and reduce cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: italian
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, Creamy Chicken Tortellini, Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta, Easy Pasta Recipe, Date Night Dinner