Marry Me Chicken with Tortellini

Marry Me Chicken with Tortellini

from easyfamilyrecipes.com
30 min

In just 30 minutes you can have this marry me chicken tortellini on the table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. You’ll love the combination of tender pan-fried chicken breast, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, and cheesy tortellini!

Ingredients

  • 19 ounces cheese tortellini (frozen or refrigerated)
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (cut or pounded thin, about 6 pieces)
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (divided)
  • 1/4 cup cooking oil (like olive oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil)
  • 4 cloves garlic (pressed)
  • 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes (julianned (see note))
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth ( or dry white wine)
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan (plus more for garnish)
  • chopped basil or parsley

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook tortellini per package directions. Once done, drain, rinse with cold water to stop the cooking and set aside.

  2. 2

    Combine the flour, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and half of the Italian seasoning and mix to combine.

  3. 3

    Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture to coat on all sides.

  4. 4

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat with half the oil. Once hot add the chicken in a single layer, and cook 3-4 minutes, flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes or until the chicken breast is cooked through (165˚F internal temperature.) Add remaining oil as needed if pan starts to get dry. Remove from pan and set aside.Note: There will likely be too much chicken to cook all of it at once in a single layer. I usually do two batches of chicken to cook it all.

  5. 5

    Add the pressed garlic to the pan and cook for 30-60 seconds, stirring constantly. Add the chicken broth or white wine to the pan to deglaze and stir scrapping any browned bits from the bottom. Reduce heat to low.Slowly stir in the cream and remaining Italian seasoning and bring the mixture to a simmer to thicken.

  6. 6

    Stir in the sun dried tomatoes and parmesan cheese and then toss the tortellini with the sauce until coated.

  7. 7

    Nestle the chicken back into the sauce, then remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped herbs. Enjoy!