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Marry Me Chicken Tortellini Recipe

Marry Me Chicken Tortellini Recipe
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This Marry Me Chicken Tortellini recipe is a creamy and flavorful dish that combines tender cheese tortellini, seasoned chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a rich parmesan cream sauce.

Ingredients

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For the Tortellini:

  • 1 (19 oz) bag frozen cheese tortellini

For the Chicken:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

For the Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained and sliced thin)
  • 3 teaspoons garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese (finely shredded)
  • 2 cups baby spinach (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Season the Chicken: Season the chicken pieces with black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Set aside.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove cooked chicken and set aside.
  3. Prepare the Sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low and melt butter. Saute garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 30 seconds. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and paprika. Whisk continuously until the sauce starts to bubble. Slowly whisk in parmesan until completely melted.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Place the chicken, spinach, and tortellini in the skillet. Stir occasionally until the spinach starts to wilt, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and additional parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

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