Description

This Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is a creamy, comforting one-pan dish featuring tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh baby spinach simmered together in a luscious parmesan cream sauce. It’s a quick and flavorful meal perfect for cozy dinners that feels indulgent but comes together in under an hour.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken and Seasoning

1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon paprika

Pasta

1 (19 oz) bag frozen cheese tortellini

Sauce and Other Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced thin
3 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 cup parmesan cheese, finely shredded
2 cups baby spinach, chopped

Instructions

Season the chicken: In a bowl, toss the bite-sized chicken pieces with ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, and ½ teaspoon paprika until evenly coated. Set aside.
Cook the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes: Lower the heat to medium-low and melt 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet. Add the minced garlic and thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes, sautéing for about 30 seconds to release their flavor.
Make the sauce: Pour in 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth and 2 cups heavy cream, then add 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon paprika. Whisk continuously until the sauce begins to bubble. Slowly whisk in 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese until completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
Combine and simmer: Add the cooked chicken, 2 cups chopped baby spinach, and 1 (19 oz) bag frozen cheese tortellini to the skillet. Stir occasionally allowing the spinach to wilt. Let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes to allow the tortellini to heat through and the flavors to meld.
Serve: Garnish the dish with additional fresh parsley and parmesan cheese if desired. Serve warm and enjoy your creamy Marry Me Chicken Tortellini!

Notes

You can substitute fresh tortellini for frozen if preferred; adjust cooking time accordingly.
If you like a spicier sauce, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic.
Use low-sodium chicken broth to better control the saltiness of the dish.
Fresh parsley and extra parmesan cheese make excellent garnishes for added flavor and presentation.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

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