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Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

This Marry Me Chicken Tortellini recipe combines cheese-filled tortellini with a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce and juicy seasoned chicken, creating a rich and irresistible dish. This easy 30-minute meal is perfect for a romantic dinner or a cozy weeknight treat.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 720 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 package cheese tortellini 9 oz
Chicken
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lbs thinly pounded chicken breasts ~ 2 large chicken breasts
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground pepper
Pasta Sauce
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 small white onion diced
  • 2 tsp minced garlic 
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk I used Fairlife for extra protein
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • ½ tbsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup spinach chopped
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes diced, oil removed
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

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  1. In a sauce pot, cook tortellini according to package instructions. Remove promptly to avoid over boiling & the tortellini’s expanding. Strain from pasta water and set aside.
  2. While the tortellini cook, dice chicken breasts into small strips of even thickness. Heat a deep skillet to medium heat and heat olive oil. Once warm, add the chicken strips and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until the chicken is no longer pink.
  3. Remove the tender chicken from the pan. Heat olive oil in the same pan and add the diced onion. Sauté for a few minutes then add the minced fresh garlic and butter.
  4. As the butter starts to melt, stir. Add the flour and continue to stir until it forms a paste.
  5. Pour the chicken broth, milk, and tomato paste into the pan. Allow the mixture to come to a boil while whisking. Stir in the Italian seasoning and paprika and stir.
  6. Fold in the freshly shredded cup of parmesan cheese. Continue to whisk and allow the heat to thicken.
  7. Then add the diced spinach & sun-dried tomatoes and add cooked chicken pieces back into the pan with the parmesan cream sauce. Stir everything together.
  8. Turn off the heat and fold in the cooked tortellini. Top with red pepper flakes (as many as desired), season with salt + pepper as desired and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Add a splash of milk or cream to your bowl and stir before reheating as the noodles will absorb some of the sauce as it sits.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Add a splash of milk or cream to your bowl and stir before reheating as the noodles will absorb some of the sauce as it sits.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 720kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 55g (110%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Cholesterol 189mg (63%) Sodium 2087mg (87%) Potassium 1194mg (34%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 720

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 720kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 55g 110%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 189mg 63%
Sodium 2087mg 87%
Potassium 1194mg 25%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.