Marry Me Chicken Tortellini Recipe
Looking for a dish that wins hearts in one bite? This Marry Me Chicken Tortellini Recipe is a creamy, savory dream.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cheese tortellini fresh or frozen
- 2 boneless chicken breasts cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Boil tortellini until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken pieces until golden and cooked through.
- Add garlic and stir for 1 minute.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in cream and chicken broth. Stir well.
- Add Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
- Let sauce simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Return tortellini to pan and mix everything.
- Simmer 2 more minutes for flavors to combine.
- Garnish with basil and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh tortellini for best texture and taste.
- Don’t overcook tortellini—it gets mushy fast.
- Add spinach for extra color and nutrients.
- Use jarred sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil.
- Garnish with fresh basil for added freshness.
- Grate your own Parmesan—it melts better.
- For extra spice, add chili flakes to taste.