Description
Easy Chicken Tortellini Pasta Bake is a comforting and creamy dish that seamlessly blends tender cheese tortellini with juicy rotisserie chicken, all enveloped in a rich homemade basil Alfredo sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, this pasta bake offers a delightful combination of flavors that make it a favorite among both kids and adults. With layers of gooey mozzarella and parmesan, every bite is an explosion of cheesy goodness. Quick to prepare and bake, this dish will quickly become your go-to recipe for an easy yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 stick butter
- 3 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp basil paste
- 36 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in cream cheese until melted.
- Add heavy cream, garlic powder, basil paste, and salt; stir well. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir in parmesan until melted.
- In a casserole dish, layer half the tortellini, followed by chicken and mozzarella, drizzling half of the cream mixture on top. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and broil for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg