Description
Creamy marry me chicken tortellini promises romantic Italian-inspired comfort with irresistible flavors. Parmesan-kissed sauce and tender chicken create a magical dinner sure to win hearts at your table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 ounces (340 grams) cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Sauce and Dairy Components:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Crush garlic into fine pieces and roughly chop spinach leaves for quick cooking preparation.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet on medium heat until shimmering, around 2-3 minutes.
- Generously season chicken with salt and black pepper, then sear until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior, approximately 5-7 minutes per side.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate, preserving the flavorful pan drippings.
- Introduce minced garlic to the hot skillet, stirring rapidly for about 30 seconds to release aromatic oils.
- Immediately add spinach, allowing leaves to wilt and reduce in volume within 1-2 minutes.
- Pour heavy cream and chicken broth into the skillet, whisking thoroughly to incorporate pan-scraped caramelized bits.
- Gently introduce cheese tortellini into the simmering sauce, cooking until pasta reaches perfect al dente texture, roughly 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until completely melted and sauce becomes silky smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed before serving hot.
Notes
- Opt for sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil for an extra flavor boost that adds rich, tangy depth to the dish.
- Experiment with different tortellini fillings like cheese, spinach, or meat to customize the recipe to your taste preferences.
- Keep the cream sauce from separating by using low-medium heat and stirring consistently during the cooking process.
- Make it gluten-free by substituting regular tortellini with gluten-free cheese tortellini and ensuring all other ingredients are gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg