Best 5 Chicken Alfredo Tortellini Casserole Recipes

BAKED CHICKEN TORTELLINI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth and mix well. Simmer for 5 minutes, making sure not to boil. Add Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, white wine, garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; stir constantly until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
• Drain tortellini and toss with chicken in an ungreased 11x17-inch casserole dish. Pour sauce on top. Cover with mozzarella cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

SKILLET CHICKEN TORTELLINI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Heat the heavy cream, butter, nutmeg, 1 cup of the Parmesan and 1 teaspoon salt in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, whisking occasionally, until the cheese and butter are melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tortellini and simmer until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan.
• Bake until the chicken is just cooked through, the sauce has thickened and the top starts to turn golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with the parsley.

SANTA FE CHICKEN-TORTELLINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Cook broccoli, onion and bell pepper in oil about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Remove broccoli mixture from skillet.
• In same skillet, cook flour and remaining 2 tablespoons oil over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Stir in milk, broth and cumin. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, tortellini and broccoli mixture. Spoon into casserole.
• Bake uncovered 25 to 35 minutes, sprinkling with Colby cheese and tortilla chips for last several minutes of baking, until hot in center and cheese is melted.

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN ALFREDO TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Spray 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken breast in slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper. Top with mushrooms, then chicken broth.
• In medium bowl, mix Alfredo sauce and garlic. Pour over chicken and mushrooms. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 hours.
• Shred chicken with 2 forks. Add cheese tortellini and spinach to slow cooker; stir. Cover; cook about 10 minutes or until pasta is cooked.
• Top servings with Parmesan cheese, and enjoy.

CHICKEN ALFREDO TORTELLINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Start by making the Alfredo sauce by placing milk, low fat cream cheese, flour and salt in a blender and blend it until it is completely smooth.
• Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, melt one tablespoon of butter and garlic for a minute. Whisk in the blended milk mixture, stirring constantly for 3-5 minutes.
• Continue stirring the sauce over heat until it reaches your desired thickness, then mix in Parmesan cheese.
• Once your sauce is ready (or if you don't make homemade Alfredo sauce, feel free to use jarred sauce), it's time to assemble the casserole.
• Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• In the baking dish, mix together Alfredo sauce, frozen tortellini (don't cook it first), chicken broth, seasonings, chicken and frozen vegetables.
• Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove pan from oven, sprinkle casserole with Parmesan cheese, and place the pan back in the oven (uncovered) for another few minutes or until the cheese is melted.