Marry Me Chicken And Tortellini Recipe
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:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- 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.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 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.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Meanwhile, cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon some of the sauce over the top. <