# One Pan Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

This recipe shows how to make a one-pan Marry Me Chicken Tortellini dish.

- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4 ounces diced bacon
- 1 pound one pound chicken breast
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 roasted red peppers
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 20 ounces fresh spinach and ricotta tortellini
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 handfuls basil

## Instructions

1. In a large skillet, cook 4 ounces of diced bacon until crispy.
2. Meanwhile, place a 1 pound chicken breast in a ziplock bag and flatten it with a meat pounder.
3. Cut the flattened chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
4. Place the chicken pieces into a bowl and add a pinch of kosher salt, a pinch of pepper, 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, and 1 tablespoon of flour. Mix well.
5. Remove the crispy bacon from the skillet, reserving about 1 1/2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
6. Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook until browned.
7. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
8. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
9. Add 1 small chopped onion and cook until softened.
10. Add 1 tablespoon of garlic paste, roasted red peppers, and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste.
11. Stir in 2 cups of chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits.
12. Add 20 ounces of fresh spinach and ricotta tortellini.
13. Simmer for 5-6 minutes, then season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
14. Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and let it bubble.
15. Add 1 cup of parmesan cheese, a little bit at a time, to prevent clumping.
16. Stir in 2 handfuls of baby spinach until wilted.
17. Add the cooked bacon and chicken.
18. Stir to combine, then garnish with basil leaves.

## Equipment

- large skillet
- wooden spatula
- knife
- bowl
- meat pounder
- measuring cup
- tongs

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYcELgxU/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8861a980-47bb-465d-991e-ca90a4e6ff48
- Extracted: 2025-01-05

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