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Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

This is one of those dishes that makes weeknight cooking feel effortless - creamy sauce, tender chicken, and cheese tortellini all in one pan.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~8 servings)

  • 2 lbs fresh tortellini
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil for sautéing
  • 6 cloves fresh garlic finely minced
  • 3/4 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  • Pat chicken dry, cut into bite-size pieces, and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden and cooked through, 6-8 minutes.
  • Remove chicken and set aside.
  • Lower heat to medium, add butter, then sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer and whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  • Add cooked chicken and fresh tortellini to the sauce.
  • Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until tortellini is tender and sauce has thickened.
  • Garnish with fresh basil and serve.