Creamy Tortellini Bake
Creamy Tortellini Bake is a comforting and indulgent dish that combines cheese-filled tortellini with tender rotisserie chicken and vibrant spinach, all enveloped in a luscious cream sauce.
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz cheese tortellini frozen
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
- 1 ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (to garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with oil and set it aside.
- Cook the frozen tortellini in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Once melted, sprinkle in the flour and cook for a minute.
- Add minced garlic and cook for a couple more minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth and cook for 3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream, then add salt and pepper.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and let the sauce simmer for a couple of minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked tortellini, spinach, and chicken to the skillet, tossing until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with a layer of mozzarella cheese.
- Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheeses are melted and bubbly on the sides.
- Once done, garnish the creamy tortellini with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Cook Tortellini Al Dente: Ensure the tortellini are cooked al dente, retaining a slight firmness when bitten into. Overcooking may lead to a mushy texture post-baking.
- Reserve Pasta Water: Before draining the cooked tortellini, reserve some of the pasta cooking water to thin out the sauce if needed.
- Taste and Adjust Seasoning: Before serving, taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed with salt, pepper, or additional herbs.
- Garnish Creatively: Sprinkle the finished dish with chopped fresh parsley, grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor and visual appeal.
Nutrition
Calories: 815kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 264mg | Sodium: 1352mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3292IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 431mg | Iron: 2mg