Marry Me Chicken And Tortellini Recipe

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Marry Me Chicken and Tortellini is a delicious and romantic dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy date night at home. This recipe combines tender chicken breasts with cheesy tortellini in a creamy tomato sauce that will make your taste buds sing. The prep time for this dish is 15 minutes and the cook time is 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 package (20 ounces) cheese tortellini
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  5. Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, diced tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
  6. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, until slightly thickened.
  7. Meanwhile, cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  8. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon some of the sauce over the top.
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