Cheesy Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

Cheesy Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

from cookinginthemidwest.com
1 servings

Marry Me Chicken has been a favorite at my house for as long as I can remember. This is a tortellini version that never disappoints and it is quick and easy to make!

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts sliced into cubes
  • 1/2 cup of flour
  • 1/2 tsp each of salt (pepper, paprika, garlic powder)
  • 2 TBSP olive oil
  • 2 TBSP butter
  • 2 TBSP of minced garlic
  • 1 cup of chicken broth
  • 1 cup of heavy cream
  • 1 cup of Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp of red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp each of oregano and thyme
  • 1/3 cup of chopped sun dried tomatoes
  • 1 19 oz bag of frozen tortellini

Directions

  1. 1

    mix together flour, salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika

  2. 2

    dredge chicken breasts into the flour/seasoning mixture(salt,pepper,paprika,garlic powder)

  3. 3

    in a skillet heat olive oil and butter on medium heat

  4. 4

    cook chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and reaches 165 degrees

  5. 5

    take the chicken out of the skillet and put it aside

  6. 6

    add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and chicken broth to the skillet

  7. 7

    lower heat and add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese

  8. 8

    add the red pepper flakes, oregano, and thyme

  9. 9

    stir together well and let simmer

  10. 10

    add one bag of frozen tortellini, cover, and let cook for a few minutes

  11. 11

    once the tortellini is tender add the chicken back to the skillet and serve