Cheesy Chicken Tortellini Recipe

Name: Cheesy Chicken Tortellini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Cook and drain tortellini as directed.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Stir in mozzarella and swiss cheeses until melted. Stir in tortellini and chicken until coated. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

680

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Chicken Tortellini falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Chicken Tortellini

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