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Viral Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 large Chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally (cutlets)
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil (or oil from the sun-dried tomato jar)
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup Sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 2 cups Fresh baby spinach
  • 1 package (9oz) Fresh refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 tbsp Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

Main
  1. Season the chicken cutlets generously with salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internally). Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and begins to thicken (about 2 minutes).
  6. Add the fresh tortellini and baby spinach to the skillet. Push the tortellini down into the liquid. Cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the pasta is tender and the spinach is wilted.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spooning some of the creamy sauce over the top.
  8. Garnish with fresh basil and extra parmesan cheese before serving.