Marry Me Chicken Tortellini (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Tortellini
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1 (19 oz) bag frozen cheese tortellini
→ Chicken
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
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½ teaspoon paprika
→ Marry Me Sauce
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2 tablespoons butter
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½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and thinly sliced
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3 teaspoons garlic, minced
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1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
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2 cups heavy cream
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 cup parmesan cheese, finely shredded
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2 cups baby spinach, chopped
→ Garnish
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Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
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Extra parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
# Instructions:
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Toss the chicken breast pieces with black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika until evenly coated. Set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter to the same skillet and allow it to melt. Stir in the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Add Italian seasoning, black pepper, and paprika. Whisk continuously until the sauce begins to bubble gently. Gradually whisk in parmesan cheese until fully melted and incorporated.
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Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the chopped spinach and frozen cheese tortellini. Stir well to combine and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted and the tortellini are heated through, about 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Cut chicken into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and optimal flavor absorption.
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For a gentle kick of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
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Let the tortellini rest for a couple of minutes before serving to help the sauce thicken and meld the flavors.
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To streamline meal preparation, the chicken and sauce can be prepared ahead and stored separately from the tortellini.