Description
Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is a delightful and creamy dish that brings together tender chicken, rich cream cheese, and perfectly cooked tortellini, all enveloped in a savory garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Olive oil (for cooking)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Dice the chicken and mince the garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and cook the seasoned chicken until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and stir for another minute. Mix in cream cheese until melted.
- Cook tortellini as per package instructions; drain and add to the skillet.
- Pour in chicken broth and dried basil; stir and let simmer for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.- Customize your tortellini choice based on preference.- Add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra nutrition.