Description
Experience the rich and comforting flavors of Marry Me Chicken Tortellini. This dish marries scrumptious chicken with cheese tortellini in a creamy chipotle sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it’s easy to make and delightfully satisfying!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3–4 cloves minced garlic
- 1–2 teaspoons adobo sauce
- ½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (sliced)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 19 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- Fresh cilantro (or parsley)
Instructions
- Sear the chicken in olive oil and butter, seasoning with salt, pepper, and chili powder for about 3–4 minutes on each side.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds before adding chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream; then add tortellini and return chicken to the pan, simmer for 9-11 minutes until cooked.
- Finish by stirring in Parmesan cheese and garnish with cilantro or parsley before serving.
Notes
The recipe can be made ahead by preparing the sauce and chicken, adding tortellini just before serving.
For a lighter version, consider using half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Storage: refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg