Cheesy Marry Me Chicken Tortellini
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup of flour
- 1/2 tsp each of salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (use 1/4 tsp for less spice)
- 1/2 tsp each of oregano and thyme
- 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes chopped
- 19 oz bag of frozen tortellini
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Cut 1 lb of chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes. Set aside.
- Mix together flour, salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika in a container or zip lock bag.
- Dredge the chicken pieces into the flour/seasoning mixture until well coated in flour and seasoning.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and oil to the skillet.
- Once the butter is melted, add the breaded chicken to the skillet. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and it reaches an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F.
- Take the chicken out of the skillet and put it aside on a plate.
- To the same skillet, add the minced garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and chicken broth to the skillet.
- Lower the heat to about medium heat and add heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Add the Parmesan cheese slowly and stir well.
- Season the sauce with red pepper flakes, oregano, and thyme.
- Stir together well and let simmer. Once the sauce starts to slightly thicken (this could take about 5 minutes or so) add your frozen cheese tortellini to the skillet.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and let it simmer until the cheese tortellini is tender.
- Once the tortellini is tender, add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and stir. Top with dried parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
See my Frequently Asked Questions section for more tips!
- To make breading chicken a breeze, use the Better Breader Bowl, a container, or a zip lock bag for easier clean up.
- Use freshly minced or jarred minced garlic.
- Make sure chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F.
- Use unsalted butter and unsalted chicken broth to lower the sodium content if desired.
- Add in cooked crumbled bacon (leftover bacon from breakfast) to this meal for added flavor if desired.
- This recipe is a little bit spicy. I use 1 tsp of red pepper flakes, to make it less spicy omit the red pepper flakes or use just 1/4 tsp! My kids can eat this, but say it is a little bit spicy to them.
- I use freshly grated Parmesan cheese from a block for this recipe. I do not recommend using the finely powdered shaker style Parmesan cheese. It could make your sauce not come together and result in a grainy sauce.
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