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Marry Me Chicken Tortellini - A Heart-Stealing Creamy Dish Recipe

A delightful creamy dish featuring tender chicken and tortellini, perfect for impressing your loved ones.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Tortellini
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 9 ounces fresh tortellini cheese or spinach-filled
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking chicken
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Creamy Sauce
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Cook the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
  2. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese, basil, and oregano. Cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Cook the Tortellini
  1. Meanwhile, in a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Drain tortellini and add to the creamy sauce along with the cooked chicken and cherry tomatoes. Stir to combine and heat through.
Serve
  1. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

This dish pairs well with a side salad and garlic bread.

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