Marry Me Chicken and Tortellini

marry me chicken tortellini in a skillet

This easy and delicious Marry Me Chicken and Tortellini recipe features tender chicken, creamy tomato sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and cheese tortellini pasta.

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Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

12 ounces cheese tortellini
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
4 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¾ cup chicken broth
¾ cup heavy cream
⅔ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped or sliced thin
½ cup Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 F.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
In a large, oven safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts and cook for roughly 5 minutes on one side to brown it. Flip and brown the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Remove the chicken breasts to a plate.
Reduce the temperature to medium.
Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
Cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
Deglaze the pan with the chicken broth, gently scraping the bottom of the skillet to remove the delicious brown bits.
Stir in the heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan cheese.
Bring to a simmer. Place the chicken back in the skillet and any juices accumulated on the plate.
Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165F.
While the chicken is baking, cook the tortellini according to the package directions. Drain and set aside until chicken is done.
When the chicken is ready, remove from the oven.
Remove the chicken breasts to a cutting board and slice the chicken or dice into bite-sized pieces.
Stir the tortellini into the sauce in the skillet.
Add the chicken and mix to combine. Serve in individual bowls.
Alternatively, you can place the pasta and sauce in a large serving bowl and top with the sliced chicken.
Garnish with sliced fresh basil or chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

Use a large, oven-safe skillet to make the dish, as it will allow you to easily transfer it from stovetop to oven.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides before cooking to enhance the flavor.
Brown the chicken on both sides until it is golden brown to keep the chicken moist.
Watch carefully when cooking the garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes as they can burn quickly and become bitter.
Scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan when adding the chicken broth for lots of added flavor in the sauce.
Don't over cook the tortellini initially as it will continue to cook in the sauce and can become mushy.
Garnish with fresh basil or chopped parsley just before serving, for a burst of flavor and freshness to the dish.

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