CHEESY CHICKEN TORTELLINI

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A favorite from Betty Crocker's Best-Loved Recipes. Omit the chicken and substitute additional red or yellow bell pepper for a vegetarian meal. I serve this yummy dish with warm crusty bread for dipping into the cheese sauce and a salad.

Provided by Messie Chef

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (7 ounce) package dried cheese-filled tortellini
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin slices
1/4 cup butter
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 3/4 cups milk
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup swiss cheese, shredded
1/4 cup parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup romano cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook and drain tortellini as directed.
  • While tortellini is cooking, heat oil in 3 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil, stirring frequently, until no longer pink. Remove from saucepan; keep warm.
  • Melt butter in saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper, shallots and garlic in butter, stirring frequently, until bell pepper is crisp-tender. Stir in flour and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly, remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat.
  • Stir in mozzarella and swiss cheeses until melted. Stir in tortellini and chicken until coated. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

beli juarez
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I'm sure this recipe will be a hit with my guests.


Dawson Rainey
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion.


Amanda Stroud
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I'm going to make this recipe for my next dinner party.


Parbej Hossain
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This recipe looks amazing!


Anita Mahipaul592
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


CJ V
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This recipe is a keeper!


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ESlam elherfa
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I highly recommend this recipe!


Hamo Boss
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This recipe is a crowd-pleaser.


Jayden Sampson
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta, and it's always delicious.


Asmat Sahil
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal.


Skrasel Rock
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I added some chopped spinach to this recipe, and it was even better!


Rita Afreen
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Viky Babu
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Thapa Aayusha
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This was a quick and easy recipe to follow, and the end result was delicious!


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