Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

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Marry Me Chicken Tortellini combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, sundried tomatoes and cheesy tortellini in a dish so irresistible. This one-pan meal is comfort food at its finest, perfect for any occasion!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: dinner

Cuisine: american, italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 1093kcal

Author: Krista Stechman

Equipment

1 medium or large stock pot

Ingredients

24 oz chicken breast cut into ½ inch cubes
1 teaspoon kosher salt diamond crystal brand
1 tablespoon fresh thyme stemmed and chopped
½ teaspoon dried oregano
5 cloves garlic minced
2 cups fresh spinach
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 cups chicken stock I use Knorr Liquid Concentrate mixed with water
1 cup heavy cream
8 oz julienned sundried tomatoes drained well
¼ teaspoon black pepper
18 oz cheese tortellini
1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
½ cup basil leaves fresh

Instructions

Cube chicken breast then season with salt, thyme and oregano. Heat a medium stock pot over high heat until pan is very hot. Drizzle pan with olive oil then add seasoned chicken, allowing to cook undisturbed for 2 minutes. Stir chicken around and continue to cook another 2-3 minutes
Stir in minced garlic, fresh spinach and crushed red pepper. Cook 1-2 minutes
Add stock, heavy cream, sundried tomatoes and black pepper. Simmer 5 minutes
Stir in tortellini and continue to cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally
Stir in cheese and basil leaves and allow to cook an additional minute

Notes

Knorr liquid concentrate chicken stock is my go-to for quick chicken stock. I use 1tbsp stock concentrate per 2 cups water.

Use fresh garlic cloves, I never recommend using minced garlic from a jar.

Whipping cream and heavy cream are the same thing.

I buy sundried tomatoes that are already julienne cut for less mess and easier cooking.

Find tortellini in the refrigerated section of the store.

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