Description
Creamy marry me chicken tortellini offers a romantic Italian-inspired dish perfect for date nights. Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs blend seamlessly, creating a memorable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 20 oz (567 g) cheese tortellini, fresh or refrigerated
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Protein Preparation: Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear in hot olive oil until golden and fully cooked, creating a caramelized exterior before transferring to a separate plate.
- Sauce Foundation: In the same skillet, bloom minced garlic briefly, then introduce heavy cream, chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, developing a luxurious flavor base that forms the sauce’s core character.
- Sauce Enrichment: Whisk grated Parmesan cheese into the simmering liquid until achieving a silky, uniform consistency. Reintroduce seared chicken to the skillet, allowing it to absorb the sauce’s nuanced flavors for several minutes.
- Pasta Integration: Cook tortellini according to package instructions until perfectly tender. Drain and gently fold into the creamy sauce, ensuring complete coating and harmonious blending of ingredients.
- Final Flourish: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley, creating a vibrant visual and aromatic finish. Serve immediately to maintain optimal temperature and textural integrity of the dish.
Notes
- Sear Chicken Perfectly: Use high heat and avoid overcrowding the pan to achieve a golden-brown crust that locks in moisture and develops rich caramelized flavors.
- Control Sauce Consistency: Slowly whisk Parmesan cheese to prevent clumping and ensure a smooth, creamy sauce that coats the tortellini evenly without becoming grainy.
- Boost Flavor Depth: Toast Italian seasoning briefly in the skillet before adding liquids to intensify herb aromatics and create a more complex taste profile.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version, or use gluten-free tortellini to accommodate different dietary restrictions while maintaining the dish’s luxurious essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 685
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg