Description
A decadent, restaurant-quality pasta dish featuring tender, herb-seared chicken and pillowy cheese-filled tortellini bathed in a luxurious, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. This refined yet simple meal balances the acidity of sun-dried tomatoes with rich heavy cream and savory Parmesan, creating a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner that comes together in under thirty minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
18 oz cheese tortellini, fresh or frozen
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1.5 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomato jar
Instructions
Season the chicken pieces generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with one tablespoon of oil from the sun-dried tomato jar.
Sear the chicken for five minutes until golden brown and cooked through, then remove from the pan and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic for sixty seconds until fragrant.
Add the sun-dried tomatoes to the pan and stir for one minute.
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Add the cooked chicken and the cooked tortellini to the sauce, tossing gently to coat.
Simmer for 2-3 minutes until heated through, garnish with fresh basil, and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure you use the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar for extra depth of flavor. If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash more chicken broth to reach your desired consistency. This dish reheats well, maintaining its creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Baking
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg