Do you need to get dinner on the table quickly? If looking up thirty-minute meals at 5 PM is a daily routine of yours, perhaps you’ll find a lazy meal to be more your speed.
The term “lazy” generally isn’t used in a positive light, but in this case, it’s a compliment that happens to be synonymous with “smart” and “savvy.”
Win over anyone’s heart with some lazy “marry me” chicken pasta. It’s low-maintenance, fuss-free, and so delicious that you’ll want to marry it.
You can easily multitask while it’s cooking. Scroll on your phone, listen to your favorite podcast, or complete a crossword puzzle during that time!
TikToker Matt Ramsey (@cookerofdeliciousness) is breaking down the steps on how to make the dish in his video.
Ingredients:
- 10 to 12 frozen chicken strips
- 15-ounce jar of Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- A jar of tomato pesto
- 1 family-sized bag of tortellini
Directions:
First, air fry or cook the chicken strips according to the instructions on the package. While the chicken is cooking, set a large pan to low heat. Add the jar of Alfredo sauce and heavy cream, along with about three scoops of tomato pesto.
Mix the ingredients together, then add a family-sized bag of tortellini. Stir it again so that the pasta is well coated with the sauce. Afterward, cover the pan with a lid, making sure to stir every few minutes.
“I like to get the chicken started before I start the pasta so that way they are done at the same time, and all you have to do is cut up that chicken,” said Matt.
When the chicken is done, cut them up into small chunks and add them to the pasta. Serve it straight from the skillet, and watch it disappear!
In the comments section, several TikTok users weighed in with their own methods of preparing the dish.
“I would also add in some spinach as well as some sun dried tomatoes,” commented one user.
“Made this tonight with popcorn chicken then hit it with some Morton’s Nature’s Seasons. Very well received. Thanks man!” exclaimed another.
“Add some red peppers and broccoli to the mix and it’s next level,” suggested a third.
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