Marry Me Chicken Tortellini
Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is a dreamy pasta dish that combines tender, succulent chicken with delightful tortellini in a rich, creamy garlic sauce. Each bite offers a perfect blend of savory and creamy flavors, making it an ideal choice for romantic dinners or cozy weeknight meals. This easy-to-follow recipe will have you swooning over your dinner table and eager for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 12 oz cheese-filled tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and stir for 1 minute. Then add cream cheese, stirring until melted, followed by chicken broth.
- Stir in oregano, basil, and Parmesan until well combined.
- Prepare tortellini according to package instructions; drain well.
- Fold the cooked tortellini into the sauce and simmer on low heat for an additional 2 minutes to soak up flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg