Marry Me Chicken Tortellini
Creamy, flavorful Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is an easy yet show-stopping recipe to cook up for those you love! Chicken, tortellini, sun dried tomatoes and cream come together for a dish everyone will adore. This viral TikTok dish is famous for a reason, and you’ll be whipping it up in no time!
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Servings: 6
Calories: 723kcal
Equipment
- Large Pan or Skillet
Ingredients
Chicken Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Paprika
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Butter
Pasta Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun dried tomatoes, drained
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp Salt, more or less to taste
- Red Chili Flakes, to taste
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated, divided
- 19 oz Frozen Tortellini
Instructions
Chicken Instructions
- Season the chicken with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
- In a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag, combine the 1/2 cup all purpose flour with the 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp paprika. Place the cubed chicken in the flour and shake the bag to coat evenly. Remove the chicken from the flour and shake off any excess. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the flour mixture.
- In a large skillet, melt the 2 tbsp olive oil and the 2 tbsp butter. Add the chicken into the skillet and allow it to cook until it browns on one side (about 3-4 minutes). Then turn it and cook until it browns on the other side and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken to a separate plate and set aside.
Pasta Instructions
- In your skillet add the 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 minced garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add the 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 cup chicken broth, and 1 cup heavy whipping cream. Stir to combine.
- Add the 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp parsley, 1/2 tsp salt and red chili flakes to taste. Stir to combine again.
- In a small, separate bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the reserved flour mixture with 3 tablespoons of the sauce mixture from the pan. Stir until a paste is formed, then add that paste back into the saucepan along with ½ cup of parmesan cheese. Stir until the sauce thickens up.
- Add the frozen tortellini into the pan and cover with a lid for 5 minutes or until the tortellini is warm.
- Once the tortellini is cooked, add the chicken back into the skillet and top with the remaining ½ cup of parmesan. Mix to combine and allow it to cook, uncovered, for another few minutes until fully thickened into a sauce.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Copyright The Domestic Spoon. For educational or personal use only.
- Large Chicken Breasts: You could use chicken thighs if you prefer.
- All-Purpose Flour: Coating the chicken in flour before cooking allows a crust to form on the outside of the chicken when cooked. If you need a gluten free option, feel free to substitute Gluten Free 1:1 Flour.
- Garlic: You can use fresh (I always recommend this for the best flavor!) or save yourself some time and use jarred.
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes: You want the sun-dried tomatoes that come in oil. Make sure to drain the oil before using.
- Heavy Whipping Cream: You could substitute with half and half but the cream is what makes the sauce so luscious. I don’t recommend substituting, but it’s there as a healthier option if you’d like.
- Red Chili Flakes: Red chili flakes add a bit of spice to the recipe as well as more depth of flavor. Feel free to leave them out if you don’t like them.
- Grated Parmesan Cheese: Fresh parmesan cheese that you grate yourself will taste the best, but just about any grated parmesan works for this recipe.
- Frozen Tortellini: You can also use fresh. If you want to use dried tortellini make sure you cook them before adding to the sauce.
- If you’ve ever wondered How Long You Boil Tortellini, this article should help.
- Keep an eye on your sauce as it thickens. If you feel like it is too thick, add more chicken stock or heavy cream to thin it out. If it is too thin try adding a bit more cheese and less chicken stock next time. Be patient. Your sauce may just need more time to reach the thickness you prefer.
- This is one of those dishes you can taste as you go. Taste your sauce and adjust with salt, pepper, cream or cheese to balance out the flavors.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 723kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 1306mg | Potassium: 767mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1124IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 391mg | Iron: 5mg
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