Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our delectable Chicken Parmesan and Four Cheese Tortellini recipes. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a classic Italian dish elevated by the richness of four types of cheese. This article offers not just one, but two extraordinary recipes that will leave you craving more. Embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through the steps to create these mouthwatering dishes.
Begin your culinary exploration with our Chicken Parmesan recipe, where succulent chicken breasts are coated in a crispy breadcrumb crust, smothered in a flavorful tomato sauce, and topped with a symphony of melted cheese. The result is a golden-brown masterpiece that exudes a perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors.
Alongside this classic, we present our equally enticing Four Cheese Tortellini recipe. Bite into pillowy pasta pockets filled with a creamy blend of four distinct cheeses, each adding its own unique character. Swimming in a velvety tomato sauce, these tortellini offer a delightful burst of cheesy goodness in every bite.
Whether you're seeking a hearty main course or a delectable side dish, these recipes have got you covered. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds singing.
CHEESY CHICKEN TORTELLINI
What's not to love when you combine tortellini, chicken, and broccoli in a flavorful sauce made with chicken broth, milk, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese? This dinner is a true kid-pleaser!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until no longer pink; remove from skillet, and keep warm.
- In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; add broccoli. Cook and stir over medium heat about 3 minutes or until broccoli is bright green. Add garlic to skillet; cook about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and tortellini. Heat to simmering; cook 3 minutes. Stir in milk, cream cheese, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cream cheese is melted; stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Add chicken back to skillet; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 600 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g
SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN PARMESAN TORTELLINI
Cancel your dinner reservations! Two of your favorite Italian restaurant classics come together to make a slow-cooker chicken dinner that's easy enough for a weeknight but fancy enough for a special occasion.
Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 3h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray 4 1/2- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix pasta sauce, broth and salt in cooker. Add chicken breasts.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Remove chicken with slotted spoon to cutting board, and shred.
- Meanwhile, stir tortellini into cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 15 minutes.
- Stir tortellini mixture; top with shredded chicken. Top chicken with mozzarella cheese; cover and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until tortellini are tender and cheese is melted.
- Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir 2 to 5 minutes or until toasted. Sprinkle over mixture in slow cooker. Top with Parmesan cheese and basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1500 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
ONE POT CHICKEN WITH TORTELLINI
This one pot chicken with tortellini is a family friendly meal that's ready in no time! It's packed full of golden brown chicken, veggies and tortellini, all in a creamy parmesan sauce.
Provided by Sara Welch
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the pan and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned and just cooked through, 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pan; cover with foil to keep warm.
- Add the butter to the pan and melt; whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the chicken broth and cook 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Add the tortellini to the pan and bring to a boil; cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure tortellini is coated with liquid.
- Stir in the cream and parmesan and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the chicken back to the pan along with the spinach. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until spinach is wilted.
- Fold in the tomatoes. Sprinkle the parsley over the top and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 699 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN & CHEESE TORTELLINI ALFREDO
I first taste the wonderful combination of Alfredo sauce and pesto at a restaurant, and that inspired me to add all kinds of different flavors to Alfredo sauce. The basil pesto is still my favorite and I've used that combination in this amazing dinner. Let your company be impressed and don't tell them how easy it was to make.-Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and red pepper in oil and butter until tender. Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven over medium heat, combine Alfredo sauce and pesto. Stir in the chicken, artichokes and olives. Cook over medium heat until heated through., Drain tortellini; add to chicken mixture with tomato. Gently toss to coat. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 1004mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
SKILLET CHICKEN TORTELLINI ALFREDO
Store-bought tortellini are the star of this quick and creamy weeknight meal. They simmer in their own sauce, making this a one-skillet meal with easy cleanup. Try one-inch pieces of Italian sausage instead of chicken for a variation.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
CHICKEN AND TORTELLINI WITH PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE
Make and share this Chicken and Tortellini With Parmesan Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by wackopatty
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In pressure cooker, saute bacon for 2 minutes. Add butter, onions and parsley. Saute 2 minutes, stirring.
- Stir in chicken, carrot, tortellini,mushrooms (optional) and tarragon. Add broth and mix well. Secure lid. Over high heat, develop steam to high pressure. Reduce heat and maintain pressure and cook for 6 minutes. Release pressure and remove lid.
- Stir in asparagus. Over high heat, develop steam to med-high pressure and cook for 2 more minutes. Release pressure and remove lid.
- Combine milk, butter, 1/3 cup cheese in a bowl and blend thoroughly. Gradually add to chicken and tortellini mixture, gently stirring over medium heat until sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
- Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with additional cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.4, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 109.5, Sodium 799.1, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 28.6
SAUCY CHICKEN & TORTELLINI
This heartwarming dish is something I threw together years ago for my oldest daughter. When she's having a rough day, I put on the slow cooker and prepare this special recipe. -Mary Morgan, Dallas, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine first 7 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 6-8 hours., Stir in Alfredo sauce and tortellini. Cook, covered, until tortellini is tender, 15-20 minutes. If desired, top with Parmesan cheese and basil., Freeze option: Freeze cooled, cooked mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high, in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently; add water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 922mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
CHICKEN PARMESAN AND FOUR CHEESE TORTELLINI
Today my sister, Jennie Mullins, came home with tortellini and sauce. I had already made shake-n-bake chicken breasts, so she asked if we could combine dinner plans. I'm glad she did because it was a simple and yummy dinner.
Provided by Katie Finnell
Categories Pasta
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Prepare chicken breasts according to shake-n-bake directions.
- 2. Prepare a pkg of tortellini per package directions.
- 3. Heat marinara sauce as directed on package instructions.
- 4. When chicken breasts are done baking, allow to rest for five minutes. Complete the tortellini and drain. Make sure the marinara sauce is heated through.
- 5. After the chicken has rested, slice each breast into 1/2" portions. Place finished tortellini on plate. Add desired amount of sliced chicken, then spoon on the marinara. At last, add parmesan cheese to flavor. Serve with salad or other side dish.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. This is especially important for the Parmesan cheese, which should be freshly grated.
- Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken breast can easily become dry and tough if it's overcooked. Cook it until it's just cooked through, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Use a good quality marinara sauce. You can either make your own or use a store-bought brand. Just be sure to choose one that you like the taste of.
- Layer the chicken, marinara sauce, and cheese correctly. The chicken should be on the bottom, followed by the marinara sauce, and then the cheese. This will help to ensure that the cheese melts evenly.
- Bake the chicken Parmesan until it's golden brown and bubbly. This should take about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve the chicken Parmesan immediately. It's best enjoyed hot and fresh out of the oven.
Conclusion:
Chicken Parmesan is a classic Italian dish that is both delicious and easy to make. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give chicken Parmesan a try.
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