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Marry Me Chicken Cheesy Tortellini

30 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @cookinginthemidwest133 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breasts (cut into cubes, trimmed)Meat450 g
  • flour (for dredging)Pantry60 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1.5 g
  • paprikaSpices1.5 g
  • garlic powderSpices1.5 g
  • olive oilPantry30 ml
  • butterDairy28 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce30 g
  • chicken brothPantry240 ml
  • heavy creamDairy240 ml
  • Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)Dairy90 g
  • red pepper flakesSpices2 g
  • oregano (dried)Spices1 g
  • thyme (dried)Spices1 g
  • sun dried tomatoes (chopped)Pantry50 g
  • frozen tortellini (one bag, frozen)Fresh540 g

per serving

Nutrition

598kcal

Carbs
44 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
33 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Kitchen thermometer

step by step

Method

  1. Season the flour

    • Mix the flour with the salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder.
    Step 1

  2. Coat the chicken

    • Cube the chicken, trimming any undesirable spots.
    • Season the chicken with salt, pepper and garlic.
    • Dredge the chicken cubes in the seasoned flour until well coated.
    Step 2

  3. Sear the chicken

    • Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
    • Cook the chicken until crispy and golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 °C internally.
    • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
    Step 3

  4. Build the sauce

    • Add the minced garlic, sun dried tomatoes and chicken broth to the skillet.
    • Lower the heat, then stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan.
    • Add the red pepper flakes, oregano and thyme, stir well and let simmer until thickened, stirring constantly.
    Step 4

  5. Cook the tortellini

    • Add the frozen tortellini to the sauce, cover with a lid and lower the heat.
    • Cook until the pasta is tender.
    Step 5

  6. Finish and serve

    • Remove the lid, return the chicken to the skillet and stir everything together.
    • Serve hot.
    Step 6
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