Description
Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is a delightful, creamy pasta dish that combines tender chicken, plump tortellini, and vibrant spinach in a rich sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions, this recipe will have your loved ones swooning with every delicious bite. With easy-to-find ingredients and simple steps, you can create this comforting meal that is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 12 oz fresh or frozen tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and kitchen tools.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, add minced garlic and fresh spinach to the skillet. Sauté until fragrant and the spinach wilts down (1-2 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth while stirring to combine. Let simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in tortellini, ensuring they are well coated with the sauce. Cook according to package directions (about 5-7 minutes) until tender.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the mixture and stir until melted and creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg