Description
This Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is a creamy and romantic one-skillet dinner featuring tender bite-sized chicken pieces in a luscious sun-dried tomato and parmesan cream sauce, combined with spinach and cheese tortellini. Perfect for a cozy date night or special occasion, it’s easy to prepare and packed with comforting Italian flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tsp garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Other
- 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
- 1 (19 oz) bag frozen cheese tortellini, pre-boiled until just tender
- Garnish (optional): chopped parsley, extra grated parmesan
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a bowl, season the bite-sized chicken pieces with black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Build the Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium-low and melt butter in the same skillet. Add the minced garlic and sliced sun-dried tomatoes; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then add Italian seasoning, black pepper, and paprika. Stir and let the sauce gently simmer. Slowly whisk in the freshly grated parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce turns smooth and creamy.
- Combine Everything: Add the cooked chicken, chopped baby spinach, and pre-cooked cheese tortellini into the sauce. Gently stir all ingredients together and let simmer for 5 minutes until the spinach wilts and the tortellini is heated through. Turn off the heat and let the skillet rest for 2 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish your creamy skillet meal with chopped parsley and extra grated parmesan if desired. Serve warm alongside garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for the smoothest and creamiest sauce texture.
- Avoid overcooking the tortellini by slightly undercooking it during boiling to prevent mushiness after simmering in the sauce.
- For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce or include mushrooms for a vegetarian variation.
