Marry Me Chicken Tortellini – The Creamy, Dreamy Pasta That Wins Hearts
Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is a rich, creamy, and comforting pasta dish made with tender chicken, cheese tortellini, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a parmesan cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 19 oz frozen cheese tortellini
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tsp garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Season chicken with pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium-low and melt butter in the skillet.
- Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, pepper, and paprika.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, then whisk in parmesan until smooth.
- Add chicken, spinach, and tortellini to the skillet.
- Stir and simmer 5 minutes until spinach wilts and tortellini is heated through.
- Serve hot and garnish with extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy version.
- Let sit 2–3 minutes before serving to thicken sauce.
- Cut chicken evenly for best cooking results.