Lazy “Marry Me” Chicken Pasta
This is so easy and so delicious! Perfect for those busy weeknights when you gotta get everyone fed but are ready to sit down and relax in a timely manner. Hope you enjoy!
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 10-12 frozen chicken strips
- 1 jar (15oz) alfredo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 jar (7oz) tomato pesto
- 1 family sized bag tortellini
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook chicken strips or nuggets according to instructions (I prefer air fryer)
- While chicken is cooking add the rest of the ingredients to a large pan on low heat
- Cover but stir every few minutes
- The tortellini should be ready the same time as the chicken
- Cut up and add chicken, enjoy!
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Notes
I use nuggets or strips, whatever I have on hand. Prob 40-50 nuggets if you go that route.
I made this today. Simple, easy, and didn’t take long. Just subbed breaded chicken strips with grilled chicken strips. This will be added to my list of go-to recipes in the future!
Love to hear it!
do you know the calorie count per serving for this?
To be honest, I only figure calories on healthier dishes.
I made this tonight, September 1, 2024. I did not precook the breaded chicken, I diced it up and added it at the same time with the tortellini. It worked perfectly.
Awesome!
Made this today. It was good and super quick and easy to make – a 20 minute meal!
Is the tortellini cooked first or put in the pan frozen with the rest of the ingredients?
I don’t cook it first.
I did not cook the pasta first. Just dumped it in.
Do I have to use tortellini or can I use any pasta
Tortellini from fridge section cooks a lot quicker.
Looks very good
what’s your fav Alfredo sauce?
Homemade but if getting Store bought prob Rao’s…
I’m sad that my daughter & I didn’t like it. I think it was the pesto paste. But my husband and brother in law said it was good.
No worries, everyone has different preferences!
Thk you for sharing! Made this with toss salad & garlic bread & guess what??? We will be having a lot more of this in the future. It was so simple & easy to prepare & actually had time to go walk afterwards. Thk you once again!!!
This was really good. My husband and son really enjoyed it. I did add some Parmesan cheese to the sauce also. My hubby wanted to know how I got the chicken so soft I told him it was air fried. He also said shrimp would make it great too. Next time I think I will add some broccoli to have a veggie. Thanks for the recipe!
Wow! I came across this from the reel you posted on Facebook, and THANK YOU! Not only is it delicious, but my 5 year old is eating it and actually enjoying, and at times dinner can be a struggle with her lol
Awesome recipe.
Kids crushed it. Dad did too.
Love it!
Is the tortellini pre-cooked or is it frozen?
I usually get from fridge section but frozen should be fine.
Super quick. I used Bertolli with pesto. Raos red pesto. And Tyson diced grilled chicken. Turned out great and fast.