Marry Me Chicken Tortellini
A comforting and delightful blend of chicken, creamy sauce, and tortellini, perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 package tortellini
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Cook them in the skillet until they’re browned and fully cooked, then remove and set aside.
- Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for about one minute, or until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the parmesan cheese until it’s completely melted and well combined.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the sauce, mixing gently until each piece is nicely coated.
- Slice the chicken and lay it on top of the creamy tortellini.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving to brighten up the dish.
Notes
Make sure not to overcook the chicken for a tender result. You can substitute sun-dried tomatoes with fresh cherry tomatoes if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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