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Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

Creamy Marry Me Chicken Tortellini for a Cozy Family Feast

Indulge in this Marry Me Chicken Tortellini, a comforting creamy dish perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

For the Tortellini
  • 1 pound Tortellini Fresh or frozen
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts Boneless and skinless
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with half-and-half for a lighter version
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium preferred
For the Veggies
  • 2 cups Spinach Fresh or frozen
For Flavoring
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Basil

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Tortellini: Boil salted water, add tortellini, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté the Garlic: Heat olive oil, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Add chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and cooked through. Dice and set aside.
  4. Build the Sauce: In the skillet, add chicken broth and heavy cream, simmer to combine flavors.
  5. Add the Spinach and Cheese: Stir in spinach, cook until wilted, then mix in grated Parmesan and Italian seasoning.
  6. Combine All Ingredients: Add chicken and tortellini back to the skillet, toss to combine, and heat through.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep, storing well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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