Description
Indulge in a romantic dish that transforms any dinner into a memorable occasion with creamy Marry Me Chicken Tortellini, sure to impress your loved ones!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear chicken breasts for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add tortellini to the sauce mixture and cook according to package instructions (approximately 3-5 minutes).
- Fold in fresh spinach until wilted and return cooked chicken to the skillet.
- Serve hot with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan or herbs.
Notes
- For added nutrition, swap chicken for shrimp or include vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- You can prepare this dish ahead of time; simply store it in the fridge and reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg