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Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

If you’re looking for a new family favorite – try this flavorful marry me chicken tortellini recipe! It’s an easy weeknight dinner option!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: ITALAIN
Servings: 5
Calories: 509kcal
Author: Mimi Harrison
Cost: £2.49

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, approx 300g , thinly sliced (£2.65)
  • 1 red pepper, thinly sliced (£0.60)
  • 3 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced (£0.39)
  • 80 g sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced (£2.75/4= £0.69)
  • 3 tbsp tomato puree (£0.65)
  • 2 packs of cheese tortellini (£4)
  • 2 handfuls of spinach (£1/2= £0.50)
  • 100 ml crème fraîche (£0.87/2= £0.43)
  • 50 g Parmesan or Pecorino (£1.35)
  • Fresh basil (£0.55)

Cupboard Essentials

  • 1 tbsp sundried tomato oil, from jar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 800 ml chicken stock
  • Salt
  • Pepper
Metric - US Standard

Instructions

  • In a large frying pan, heat 1 tbsp of sun dried tomato oil. Add the thinly sliced chicken breasts, red pepper, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Fry over high heat for about 5 minutes, then set aside.
  • Deglaze the pan with a splash of chicken stock. Reduce the heat to medium/low, then add the sun-dried tomatoes, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, tomato puree, and garlic. Fry for about 5 minutes, adding a splash of stock as needed to prevent burning.
  • Add the cheese tortellini and the remaining chicken stock to the pan. Return the cooked chicken and red pepper to the pan as well. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In the final 2 minutes of cooking, add the spinach, crème fraîche, and grated Parmesan or Pecorino.
  • Once the sauce has thickened and the tortellini is al dente, serve the dish with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and torn fresh basil.

Notes

  • Grate Your Own Cheese as pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent proper melting.
  • Use Sun-Dried Tomato Oil for Frying: Utilizing the oil from sun-dried tomatoes when frying adds an extra layer of flavor to the dish.
  • Don’t Overcook the Chicken: Thinly slicing the chicken allows it to fry quickly, helping to avoid overcooking. 

Nutrition

Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 34.6g | Protein: 25.2g | Fat: 17.2g