Marry Me Chicken Tortellini
Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is a deliciously creamy and decadent dish that is sure to impress.
Equipment
- large cast iron skillet
- ceramic-coated nonstick skillet
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 shallot minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, finely chopped
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb cheese tortellini (16oz)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups spinach, roughly chopped
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
For Serving
- Fresh basil
- black pepper
- red pepper flakes
- parmesan
Instructions
Instructions
- Cube the chicken, season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika, and toss to coat. Add flour and gently toss.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add butter and one tablespoon olive oil. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- Add remaining olive oil, garlic, shallot, and sun-dried tomatoes. Saute for three minutes until softened. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Add tomato paste and broth, and stir.
- Stir in tortellini, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 3-4 minutes until tortellini is cooked, stirring halfway through.
- Remove lid, stir in chicken, spinach, cream, and parmesan cheese until combined. Serve hot with fresh basil, more parmesan, and black pepper.
Notes
Tortellini can soak up sauce; add a splash of water when reheating to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1recipeCalories: 479kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 32.6gFat: 19.5gCholesterol: 121.1mgSodium: 902.6mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3.3g
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