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Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

This marry me chicken tortellini has a creamy, garlicky, sun-dried tomato and spinach sauce packed with juicy breaded chicken and soft tortellini.
Course Chicken Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken Pasta Recipes, tortellini recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 1059kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2 cubes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil DIVIDED
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 large shallots minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 cups spinach roughly chopped
  • 1 (19 ounces) bag frozen tortellini
  • 1 teaspoon chicken flavor “Better Than Bouillon”
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil thinly julienned
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Instructions

  • Lay chicken cubes on a double layer of paper towels, then top with a second double layer of towels. Press on top of paper towels to remove any excess moisture from the chicken.
    Step 3 how to make marry me chicken with tortellini, In a skillet, brown the chicken.
  • In a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag, add all-purpose flour (1/2 cup), salt (1 teaspoon), black pepper (1/2 teaspoon), and Italian seasoning (2 teaspoons). Seal the bag and shake until evenly combined.
    marry me chicken tortellini flour mixture in a Ziploc bag
  • In batches, add the chicken and shake until all pieces are coated. Remove coated pieces to a plate. Repeat until all chicken is coated.
    Step 2 how to make marry me chicken with pasta, Coat the cubed chicken with the flour mixture.
  • Add (2 tablespoons) olive oil and butter (2 tablespoons) to a high-sided 12-inch skillet. Over medium heat, brown chicken in batches (likely 3 batches in total), flipping over two or three times, until golden brown and the chicken reaches 165ºF (74ºC) when measured by an instant-read thermometer. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate.
    Step 3 how to make marry me chicken with tortellini, In a skillet, brown the chicken.
  • Add remaining (1 tablespoon) olive oil to skillet and sauté garlic (1 tablespoon), shallots, and sun-dried tomatoes (1/2 cup). Sauté, over medium heat, for three minutes, stirring constantly, until softened and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
    Step 5 how to make marry me chicken with pasta, In the same skillet, saute the shallots, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Keep the heat on. Add tomato paste (1/4 cup) and broth (1 cup) to skillet. Use a large wooden spoon to mix them together and scrape up all the brown bits on the bottom of the skillet.
    Step 6 how to make marry me chicken with tortellini, Add the tomato paste and broth.
  • Add the frozen tortellini (19 ounces), heavy cream, and parmesan (1 cup). Bring to a simmer (don't boil). Adjust heat, as needed, to maintain a low simmer. Simmer, stirring often, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon so the Parmesan doesn't burn. Simmer until the tortellini is cooked, about 3-4 minutes.
    Step 7 how to make marry me chicken tortellini, Add the tortellini, heavy cream, and parmesan.
  • To the skillet, add cooked chicken and spinach (2 cups), gently tossing until everything is well coated and combined. Spoon into individual serving bowls and top each with an indulgent sprinkle of Parmesan, a generous pinch of fresh basil, and fresh cracked pepper! Enjoy!!
    Step 9 how to make marry me chicken with tortellini, Add the cooked chicken and spinach. Gently toss until everything is well coated.

Notes

  1. Frozen Tortellini: This takes just a few minutes to cook. The tortellini will continue to cook in the sauce, so be careful not to overcook, which can happen quickly. Of course using fresh tortellini is great. If using fresh, less time to cook is required. Just add to the sauce and let it warm up. 
  2. Thin Sauce: If the dish sits for any amount of time, the sauce may become thick.  Add heavy cream or half and half to loosen it up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 1059kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 1941mg | Potassium: 905mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3362IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 515mg | Iron: 7mg