Creamy Marry Me Chicken Tortellini
This comforting pasta dish is incredibly creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender chicken and fresh spinach.
recipesbynani.comThere is a good reason this dish has such a bold name. It is the kind of meal that makes everyone at the table happy because it combines juicy chicken with tender cheese tortellini in a rich and flavorful sauce that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
My favorite thing about this recipe is how quickly it comes together for a weeknight dinner. Just remember to keep an eye on your garlic so it does not burn, as that little bit of golden color makes all the difference in the flavor of your sauce.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1 pound cheese tortellini
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- Salt and black pepper to taste
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until it is golden brown and cooked through.
- 3
Add the minced garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for about one minute until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in the sun dried tomatoes and the chicken broth. Let it simmer for a few minutes to reduce the liquid slightly.
- 5
Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle in the parmesan cheese. Stir well until the sauce begins to thicken.
- 6
Toss in the fresh spinach and cook until it starts to wilt.
- 7
Add the cooked tortellini back into the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is coated in the creamy sauce. Serve immediately.
💡 Tips
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. If the sauce thickens too much while reheating, just add a tiny splash of chicken broth or water to bring it back to its creamy consistency.
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