Easy Marry Me Chicken Tortellini
My Marry Me Tortellini features juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and cheesy pasta in a sun dried tomato cream sauce.
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 741kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Chicken Breasts Cubed
- 4 Slices Bacon Not Thick Cut
- Salt and Pepper To Taste
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Paprika
- 3 Cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
- ½ Cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Packed in Oil Roughly Chopped
- 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly Grated
- ½ Cup Chicken Broth Low Sodium
- ½ Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 Cups Spinach
- 10 Ounces Cheese Tortellini
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy.
- Reserve 1–2 tablespoons of grease. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook over medium heat until cooked through around 5-7 minutes.
- In the same skillet, add garlic, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and sun dried tomatoes. Cook over low heat for 30-60 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in heavy cream. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and add spinach. Cook for 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted and spinach is wilted.
- Add cooked chicken, bacon, and cook tortellini the pan and toss until coated.
Notes
Freeze chicken for 15-20 minutes to make it easier to slice.
Undercook the tortellini slightly as it will finish in the sauce.
Freeze leftover broth in an ice cube tray. 4 cubes= a half cup
Nutrition
Calories: 741kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 941mg | Potassium: 1125mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2862IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 332mg | Iron: 4mg