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Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

Close-up of Marry Me Chicken Tortellini covered in a creamy sauce, topped with sun-dried tomatoes and parsley.
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Make this rich and creamy tortellini dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. It captures the indulgent flavor of Marry Me Chicken in a quick stovetop meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound cheese tortellini (refrigerated or frozen)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces (optional, omit for vegetarian version)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. If using chicken, season the pieces lightly with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream. Let the sauce gently simmer for 3-4 minutes until it begins to thicken slightly.
  6. Add the tortellini to the sauce. If using chicken, return it to the skillet now. Cook according to tortellini package directions, usually 3-5 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking. The sauce will thicken as the tortellini cooks.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, skip step 1 and start by sautéing the onion in olive oil.
  • If your sauce becomes too thick while simmering the tortellini, add a splash of milk or reserved pasta water to thin it slightly.
  • Use high-quality Parmesan cheese for the best flavor in the sauce.

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