Marry Me Chicken Tortellini – Creamy One Pan Dinner in 30 Minutes
This Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is the kind of dinner that makes everyone go quiet at the table. Golden seared chicken, soft cheesy tortellini and a thick garlic parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes all come together in one pan in just 30 minutes. It is rich, cozy and so good that people will literally ask you to make it again the next day.
If you love creamy chicken dinners, you will also enjoy our Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken which has that same restaurant quality feel made right at home.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Everything about this dish just works. The sauce is thick and silky with deep garlic and parmesan flavor. The tortellini cooks right inside the sauce so every piece soaks up all that creaminess. It all happens in one pan which means less washing up. And the best part is it looks like something from a fancy restaurant but takes almost no effort at all. This is the kind of meal you make when you want to impress someone without spending hours in the kitchen.
For another easy impressive dinner, try our Honey Garlic Chicken Bites which are ready in just 20 minutes.
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Ingredients
For this recipe you will need two large boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt, black pepper and Italian seasoning for the chicken. You will also need olive oil, two tablespoons of butter, five cloves of minced garlic, one third cup of sun-dried tomatoes in oil chopped, one cup of heavy cream, half a cup of chicken broth, half a cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese, 250 grams of fresh cheese tortellini, one cup of baby spinach and fresh basil for serving.
Always use freshly grated parmesan rather than pre-shredded. It melts much smoother into the sauce and gives a richer flavor.
How To Make Marry Me Chicken Tortellini
Start by seasoning your chicken breasts generously on both sides with salt, black pepper and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil and butter together in a large deep skillet over medium high heat. Place the chicken in and sear for about 4 to 5 minutes per side until you get a deep golden crust and the chicken is fully cooked through. Take it out and set it aside on a plate.
In the same pan add a little more butter and saute the minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute stirring everything together. Pour in the chicken broth first then the heavy cream and let it come up to a gentle simmer. Stir in the freshly grated parmesan and let the sauce cook for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens and becomes smooth and silky.
Add the cheese tortellini straight into the sauce and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring gently so the tortellini gets coated in all that creamy goodness. Stir in the baby spinach and let it wilt naturally into the sauce. Slice or shred the cooked chicken and nestle it back into the pan. Spoon the sauce over the top and let everything simmer together for one final minute so the flavors blend perfectly. Serve hot with fresh basil on top.
If you enjoy one pan chicken dinners, check out our Creamy Chicken Skillet Recipes for more cozy ideas.
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What To Serve With Marry Me Chicken Tortellini
This dish is satisfying enough on its own but it pairs beautifully with warm crusty garlic bread to mop up all that extra sauce. A light green salad on the side balances the richness perfectly. You can also serve it over plain pasta or with a side of steamed broccoli if you want to sneak in some vegetables. A glass of white wine makes this feel like a proper restaurant night at home.
Storage Tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When you reheat it, do it on low heat on the stove and add a small splash of heavy cream or chicken broth to loosen up the sauce. The tortellini tends to soak up the sauce overnight so the extra liquid really helps. This dish does not freeze well because of the cream sauce and the tortellini texture so it is best enjoyed fresh or within 3 days.
Marry Me Chicken Tortellini (Creamy One Pan Dinner in 30 Minutes)
Golden seared chicken, pillowy cheese tortellini and a rich garlic sun-dried tomato parmesan cream sauce all in one pan. This is the kind of dinner that everyone asks for again and again.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt, black pepper and Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 250g fresh cheese tortellini
- 1 cup baby spinach
- Fresh basil for garnish
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Method
- Season chicken generously with salt, black pepper and Italian seasoning on both sides.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large deep skillet over medium high heat. Sear chicken 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan saute minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 more minute.
- Pour in chicken broth then heavy cream. Let it come to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in freshly grated parmesan and cook 2 to 3 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes smooth.
- Add cheese tortellini into the sauce and cook 3 to 4 minutes until tender.
- Stir in baby spinach and let it wilt naturally into the sauce.
- Slice chicken and return to the pan. Spoon sauce over top and simmer together for 1 final minute. Serve hot with fresh basil.
