Marry Me Chicken Tortellini Skillet (Printable View)
Creamy skillet with chicken, cheese tortellini, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan in 40 minutes
# Ingredient List:
→ Proteins
01 - 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), cut into bite-size pieces
→ Pasta
02 - 1 pound fresh or refrigerated cheese tortellini
→ Vegetables & Flavorings
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
08 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
09 - 1 cup heavy cream
→ Cheese & Seasonings
10 - 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil for garnish
# How to Prepare:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken pieces and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
03 - Stir in Italian herbs and red pepper flakes, then add chicken broth. Bring to a simmer while scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan to incorporate the flavorful fond.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Pour in heavy cream and add parmesan cheese, whisking continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
05 - Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add tortellini and gently toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tortellini is tender and heated through. Add a splash of broth or cream if the sauce becomes too thick.
06 - Taste the dish and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle with fresh basil and extra parmesan cheese before serving hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan which means minimal cleanup maximum flavor
- The sauce achieves that velvety restaurant quality without needing any special techniques
- Leftovers reheat beautifully for tomorrow lunch if they even last that long
02 -
- Do not skip the step of deglazing the pan with broth those browned bits are where the depth of flavor lives
- The sauce will continue to thicken as it sits off the heat so keep that in mind when judging consistency
03 -
- Room temperature cream incorporates more smoothly without risk of separating
- Grate your parmesan from a wedge rather than using pre grated for better melting