Name: Marry Me Chicken Tortellini
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 tablespoons olive oil (or oil from the sun-dried tomato jar); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 package (10-12 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini; 2 cups fresh baby spinach; Fresh basil for garnish; Salt and black pepper to taste

Ingredients

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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil (or oil from the sun-dried tomato jar)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 package (10-12 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 cups fresh baby spinach
Fresh basil for garnish
Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Start by prepping all your ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process. Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel and season them generously with salt and pepper. Mince the garlic cloves and chop the sun-dried tomatoes into small strips. If you are using refrigerated tortellini, have them ready to go straight into the pan later. Grate your Parmesan cheese fresh rather than using the bottled kind for the smoothest sauce texture.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and sear until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside. In the same skillet, add the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, sautéing for one minute until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream, chicken broth, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, then stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted. Add the tortellini directly into the sauce and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the pasta is tender. Finally, stir the chicken and spinach into the pan, cooking just until the spinach wilts and the chicken is heated through.
Dish the Marry Me Chicken Tortellini into shallow bowls. Ensure every serving gets plenty of sauce and sun-dried tomatoes. Garnish the tops with extra grated Parmesan cheese and freshly torn basil leaves. Serve immediately while the sauce is creamy and the pasta is hot. A side of crusty garlic bread is highly recommended for soaking up any leftover sauce at the bottom of the bowl.

Cook Time: 35 minutes