Marry Me Chicken Tortellini
Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is a creamy, indulgent dish featuring tender chicken and cheese-filled tortellini enveloped in a luscious sauce. Perfect for romantic evenings or cozy family dinners, this recipe delivers rich flavors and comforting textures that are sure to impress your loved ones. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, it’s a delightful meal that might just make you fall in love with cooking all over again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet; cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour in heavy cream, add dried herbs, and stir in Parmesan cheese until combined into a sauce.
- Toss cooked tortellini with the sauce for about two minutes on low heat before transferring to the baking dish.
- Optionally bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg