Marry Me Chicken Tortellini: An Easy, Indulgent Delight for Dinner
An easy and indulgent recipe for a delightful dinner featuring chicken and tortellini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat-based
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups tortellini
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add chicken, cooking until golden brown.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, mixing until smooth.
- Add cooked tortellini to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a salad or garlic bread.
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken beforehand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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