Ultimate Marry Me Tortellini Date Night Magic
A creamy, comforting tortellini dish with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich garlic-Parmesan sauce—perfect for romantic evenings and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Cheese tortellini (500 g / 18 oz)
- Boneless, skinless chicken breast (450 g / 1 lb), sliced
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Unsalted butter (2 tablespoons)
- Garlic (5 cloves, minced)
- Heavy cream (480 ml / 2 cups)
- Chicken broth (240 ml / 1 cup)
- Sun-dried tomatoes (120 g / ¾ cup, sliced)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (100 g / 1 cup)
- Italian seasoning (2 teaspoons)
- Red pepper flakes (½ teaspoon, optional)
- Salt (1 teaspoon, or to taste)
- Black pepper (½ teaspoon)
- Fresh basil (¼ cup, chopped)
Instructions
- Cook tortellini in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Cook chicken with salt and pepper until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream; stir and simmer.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until smooth.
- Return chicken and tortellini to the skillet, tossing to coat.
- Simmer briefly until heated through. Garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
- Add extra broth if sauce thickens while reheating.
- Fresh tortellini gives best texture; dried works if cooked properly.
- Best served immediately for maximum creaminess.