Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is a creamy, flavorful pasta dish that combines tender chicken, cheese-filled tortellini, and a rich sun-dried tomato cream sauce. It’s inspired by the popular “Marry Me Chicken” recipe — named because it’s so good, someone might propose after eating it.
Here’s a simple, delicious recipe:
🥘 Marry Me Chicken Tortellini Recipe
Ingredients:
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced or cubed)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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1 tsp garlic powder
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for a little heat)
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½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained and chopped)
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup chicken broth
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini (or frozen, thawed)
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Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions:
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Cook the chicken:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Cook until golden and cooked through (about 5–7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
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Make the sauce:
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In the same skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds.
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Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook another minute.
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Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir to combine.
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Mix in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
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Simmer 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
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Add tortellini:
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Stir in the tortellini and cook according to package directions (usually about 4–5 minutes).
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Add the cooked chicken back in and stir to coat everything in the sauce.
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Serve:
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Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and more Parmesan if desired.
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Serve hot!
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🧀 Optional Add-ins:
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Spinach (add at the end to wilt)
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Mushrooms (sauté before the garlic)
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A squeeze of lemon for brightness
Would you like a one-pot version or something meal-prep friendly too?
