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Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

This is the kind of creamy pasta that'll have people asking for the recipe after one bite. It's ready in ~35 minutes and uses chicken broth and cream to make a rich sauce that clings to every piece of tortellini.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~8 servings)

  • 2 lbs fresh tortellini
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 6 cloves fresh garlic finely minced
  • 3/4 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  • Pat chicken dry and cut into bite-size pieces.
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken and cook 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  • Remove chicken and set aside.
  • Lower heat to medium and add remaining olive oil and butter.
  • Sauté garlic and red chili flakes for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted.
  • Add cooked chicken and tortellini to the sauce.
  • Cook uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tortellini is cooked and sauce thickens.
  • Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with fresh basil and additional Parmesan.
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