Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is a creamy, sumptuous dish that pairs perfectly with the romantic and suspenseful novel 'Verity' by Colleen Hoover. This dish, with its rich flavors of chicken, Parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes, complements the intense and gripping storytelling of the book. Serve it with a chilled glass of Pinot Grigio, whose crispness balances the dish’s creaminess, creating a harmonious dining experience.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 (20-ounce) package cheese tortellini
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest. Once cooled, slice the chicken into thin strips.
- Sauté the garlic and tomatoes: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Make the sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Add the spinach: Add the fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring until it wilts into the sauce.
- Cook the tortellini: While the sauce is simmering, cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Combine the ingredients: Add the sliced chicken and cooked tortellini to the skillet, gently tossing to coat everything in the creamy sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve: Transfer the Marry Me Chicken Tortellini to serving plates. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley.
Verity
Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, hires Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity’s notes and outlines, but what she discovers in her office is something haunting—a chilling autobiography Verity never intended anyone to read. As Lowen reads page after page of Verity’s deeply disturbing confessions, she couldn’t help but keep the manuscript hidden from Jeremy, knowing its contents could devastate the already grieving father. But as Lowen’s feelings for Jeremy begin to intensify, she recognizes all the ways she could benefit if he were to read his wife’s words. After all, no matter how devoted Jeremy is to his injured wife, a truth this horrifying would make it impossible for him to continue to love her.
Mais um romance de sucesso. Verity é perturbador, arrepiante e inesperado. Uma experiência inesquecível. Lowen Ashleigh é uma escritora que se debate com grandes dificuldades financeiras, até que aceita uma oferta de trabalho irrecusável: terminar os três últimos volumes da série de sucesso de Verity Crawford, uma autora de renome que ficou incapacitada depois de um terrível acidente. Para poder entrar na cabeça de Verity e estudar as anotações e ideias reunidas ao longo de anos de trabalho, Lowen aceita o convite de Jeremy Crawford, marido da autora, e muda-se temporariamente para a casa deles. Mas o que ela não esperava encontrar no caótico escritório de Verity era a autobiografia inacabada da autora. Ao lê-la, percebe que esta não se destinava a ser partilhada com ninguém. São páginas e páginas de confissões arrepiantes, incluindo as memórias de Verity relativas ao dia da morte da filha. Lowen decide ocultar de Jeremy a existência do manuscrito, sabendo que o seu conteúdo destroçaria aquele pai, já em tão grande sofrimento. Mas, à medida que os sentimentos de Lowen por Jeremy se intensificam, ela apercebe-se de que talvez seja melhor ele ler as palavras escritas por Verity. Afinal de contas, por mais dedicado que Jeremy seja à sua mulher doente, uma verdade tão horrenda faria com que fosse impossível ele continuar a amá-la. Os elogios da crítica: «Aviso: Verity não vai derreter-lhe o coração… Vai incendiar-lhe a alma.» – Kindle Crack Book Reviews «Isto não é um livro, é uma experiência visceral!» – B. B. Easton, autora bestseller
Discussion Questions
- What does Verity's manuscript tell us about her true character?
- How does Lowen's discovery of the manuscript influence her actions throughout the book?
- Discuss the role of truth versus fiction in the novel. How do the characters navigate this theme?
- What are the implications of trust and betrayal in the relationships presented in the novel?
- How does Hoover use tension and suspense to drive the narrative?
- What are your thoughts on Jeremy as a character?
- How does the setting influence the atmosphere of the story?
- In what ways do secrets drive the plot of the novel?
- Do you feel empathy towards Verity at any point in the story? Why or why not?
- How do you interpret the ending of the book? What are the possible implications for the characters involved?
Authors:
Colleen Hoover
ISBN: 1791392792
Publisher: TOPSELLER
Published Date: 2021-09-27
Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio is a light, crisp white wine, characterized by its refreshing flavors of green apple, pear, and citrus. It pairs beautifully with creamy dishes, offering a refreshing contrast to rich sauces and pastas.
Ingredients
- 750 ml bottle of Pinot Grigio
Instructions
- Chill the Pinot Grigio in the refrigerator for several hours before serving.
- Pour the wine into wine glasses, filling each glass about halfway to allow the aromas to develop.
- Serve alongside the Marry Me Chicken Tortellini, letting the crispness of the wine balance the creaminess of the dish.