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Marry Me Chicken Tortellini in a cast iron skillet with creamy sauce

Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is a one-pan wonder that combines tender chicken, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, and cheese-filled tortellini.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag frozen cheese tortellini 19 oz
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper for chicken seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning for chicken seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika for chicken seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil drained and thinly sliced
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning for sauce
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper for sauce
  • 1 teaspoon paprika for sauce
  • 1 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups chopped baby spinach
  • Fresh parsley or basil chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, season the chicken pieces with ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, and ½ teaspoon paprika.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Stir in the sliced sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet.
  6. Add 2 cups of heavy cream, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon paprika. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
  7. Add the frozen cheese tortellini to the skillet, ensuring they are submerged in the sauce. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini is tender and cooked through.
  8. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir in 1 cup of Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens.
  9. Add 2 cups of chopped spinach and cook for about 2 minutes until wilted.
  10. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes to allow the sauce to thicken further. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Reheat with a splash of chicken broth or milk if the sauce thickens too much. This is a high protein recipe.
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