Marry Me Chicken and Tortellini Recipe
Make Marry Me chicken and tortellini with that famous creamy sauce! Sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, tender chicken, and cheese tortellini. Minimal ingredients, easy steps, and weeknight perfect!
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ⅔ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped or sliced thin
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 F.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large, oven safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook for roughly 5 minutes on one side to brown it. Flip and brown the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the chicken breasts to a plate.
- Reduce the temperature to medium.
- Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan with the chicken broth, gently scraping the bottom of the skillet to remove the delicious brown bits.
- Stir in the heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan cheese.
- Bring to a simmer. Place the chicken back in the skillet and any juices accumulated on the plate.
- Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
- Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165F.
- While the chicken is baking, cook the tortellini according to the package directions. Drain and set aside until chicken is done.
- When the chicken is ready, remove from the oven.
- Remove the chicken breasts to a cutting board and slice the chicken or dice into bite-sized pieces.
- Stir the tortellini into the sauce in the skillet.
- Add the chicken and mix to combine. Serve in individual bowls.
- Alternatively, you can place the pasta and sauce in a large serving bowl and top with the sliced chicken.
- Garnish with sliced fresh basil or chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use oven-safe skillet: This allows for an easy transfer from stovetop to oven if needed. You can always transfer the chicken and sauce to a casserole dish to bake.
- Season chicken well: Salt and pepper on both sides before cooking.
- Brown chicken properly: The golden brown sear on both sides keeps the chicken moist and adds flavor to the sauce.
- Watch garlic carefully: Garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes can burn quickly and become bitter when cooking.
- Don't overcook tortellini: Cook it al dente because it continues cooking in sauce and can get mushy.
- Garnish fresh: Add fresh basil or chopped parsley just before serving for a hint of flavor and freshness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 843kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 70g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 237mg | Sodium: 1322mg | Potassium: 1560mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1075IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 355mg | Iron: 5mg
