Valentines Day is in the rearview mirror, but food has always been a path to love. There’s a reason this is called “Marry Me” Chicken… it’s just that good! Pairs perfectly with a big salad, roasted vegetables, or garlic bread.
Kyle’s Kitchen- “Marry Me” Cheesy Chicken Tortellini
Ingredients:
- 2 large chicken breasts sliced into cubes
- 1/2 cup of flour
- 1/2 tsp each of salt pepper, paprika, garlic powder
- 2 TBSP olive oil
- 2 TBSP butter
- 2 TBSP of minced garlic
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp of red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp each of oregano and thyme
- 1/3 cup of chopped sun dried tomatoes
- 1 19 oz bag of frozen tortellini
Directions:
- Mix together flour, salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika
- Dredge chicken breasts into the flour/seasoning mixture(salt,pepper,paprika,garlic powder)
- In a skillet heat olive oil and butter on medium heat
- Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and reaches 165 degrees
- Take the chicken out of the skillet and put it aside
- Add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and chicken broth to the skillet
- Lower heat and add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese
- Add the red pepper flakes, oregano, and thyme
- Stir together well and let simmer
- Add one bag of frozen tortellini, cover, and let cook for a few minutes
- Once the tortellini is tender add the chicken back to the skillet and serve
Original recipe by Luke Brown on Cooking in the Midwest
