Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook your chicken breasts in some sun-dried tomato oil and butter in a large pot.
  2. 2Remove the chicken from the pot.
  3. 3Sauté the shallot along with your spices.
  4. 4Throw in some garlic.
  5. 5Add in a little bit of tomato paste.
  6. 6Deglaze the pan with some white wine.
  7. 7Let the white wine reduce for a couple of minutes.
  8. 8Pour in about a cup of chicken broth and your tortellini.
  9. 9Let that simmer for another few minutes.
  10. 10Add in some cream and parmesan.
  11. 11Add in sun-dried tomatoes, your cooked chicken, and a couple of handfuls of spinach.
  12. 12Give it a stir.
  13. 13Let the spinach wilt.

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes, julienned
  • 1 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 shallot, diced
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 18 oz fresh tortellini
  • 0.5 cup cream or half & half
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 2 handfuls spinach
  • to taste Fresh basil, torn

Equipment

large pottongswooden spoongraterknifecutting board

Tips

  • Let the tomato paste cook undisturbed for about 1 minute to deepen its flavor.
  • If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more broth.
  • Serve with extra parmesan, freshly cracked black pepper, and fresh basil on top.