Creamy Marry Me Chicken Tortellini for a Cozy Winter Night

Creamy chicken tortellini is the ultimate winter comfort food. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to a perfectly creamy, not-too-heavy sauce. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Savor Juicy New York Strip Steak with Garlic Herb Butter and Savor Cast Iron Ribeye Steak with Pears and Blue Cheese Today.

What You'll Need for Creamy Marry Me Chicken Tortellini for a Cozy Winter Night

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped
• Optional: Red pepper flakes

How to Make Creamy Marry Me Chicken Tortellini for a Cozy Winter Night

1. Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add onion and garlic. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, bring to a simmer. Add tortellini, cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Step 3: Stir in heavy cream, bring to a simmer. Add Parmesan cheese, stir until melted and creamy. Slice chicken, return to skillet. Top with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes. Serve hot.

Storing & Reheating Creamy Marry Me Chicken Tortellini for a Cozy Winter Night

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the chicken and sauce up to a day ahead. Cook the tortellini and combine just before serving.

Freezing Creamy Marry Me Chicken Tortellini for a Cozy Winter Night

Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through. Stir halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
• Best substitution: Substitute the chicken for cooked, shredded chicken from a rotisserie chicken to save time.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken and sauce up to a day ahead. Cook the tortellini and combine just before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little more chicken broth or cream.

Creamy Marry Me Chicken Tortellini for a Cozy Winter Night

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

30 mins

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Total

45 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken broth

Seasonings

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Optional Toppings

• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add onion and garlic. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, bring to a simmer. Add tortellini, cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Step 3: Stir in heavy cream, bring to a simmer. Add Parmesan cheese, stir until melted and creamy. Slice chicken, return to skillet. Top with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes. Serve hot.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
• Best substitution: Substitute the chicken for cooked, shredded chicken from a rotisserie chicken to save time.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken and sauce up to a day ahead. Cook the tortellini and combine just before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little more chicken broth or cream.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through. Stir halfway through.
• Make ahead: Prepare the chicken and sauce up to a day ahead. Cook the tortellini and combine just before serving.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 650
• Protein: 40g
• Fat: 35g
• Carbs: 45g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Cholesterol: 150mg
• Sat. Fat: 19g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Creamy Marry Me Chicken Tortellini for a Cozy Winter Night and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!