Dinner for 4
Marry Me Chicken Tortellini
Seared chicken and tortellini simmer with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, Parmesan, and a rich garlic cream sauce.
$15.19for 4 servings
$3.80 per serving$15.19 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $4.36Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.41Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.68Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Artichoke hearts, water chestnuts, roasted peppers$0.18/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.54Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.59Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $1.93Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.05Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 19 oz | $1.90Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.19 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilWine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 5 1/2 cloves garlic
- 1 large shallots
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 cups spinach
- 1 bag (19 oz) frozen tortellini
- 1 tsp chicken flavor “better than bouillon”
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
Steps
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally into two thinner pieces and season both sides with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- Heat the olive oil and one tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until it reaches 165 F.
- Melt the remaining butter in the skillet and cook the garlic and shallot for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, white wine, sun-dried tomatoes, broth, cream, and chicken flavoring, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Boil the tortellini in a large pot of water according to the package timing, then drain it.
- Stir the Parmesan, red pepper flakes, spinach, basil, chicken, and tortellini into the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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