Marry Me Chicken Tortellini: Indulgent Comfort Food Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Entree
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chicken tortellini
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Add tortellini and Italian seasoning, stirring to combine.
- Cook until the sauce thickens and tortellini are heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian dressing before cooking.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg