layered cheesy chicken tortellini
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour & 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 20 oz fresh spinach and cheese tortellini
- 2 cups mixed cheese blend, divided
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 chicken breast halves, cut into strips
- ¾ cup onion
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ¾ cup sour cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Boil tortellini until pasta is al dente.
- Drain and place in 9 X 13 baking dish, or something of similar size.
- Layer 1 cup of cheese over tortellini.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and saute in olive oil on low to medium heat until no longer pink. Remove from pan and layer over cheese and tortellini.
- Saute onion in same pan until onion is translucent. Add chicken broth.
- Mix in flour. Add remaining 1 cup of cheese, stir until melted, whisking out any lumps.
- Add sour cream and stir until well blended. Pour over chicken and tortellini mixture. Cover and bake for 45 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe can be made ahead. If baking from refrigerator, bake 15 minutes longer.
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