Baked Chicken Tortellini Alfredo

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 1 11x17-inch casserole dish

Baked Chicken Tortellini Alfredo

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini

¼ cup butter

¼ cup all-purpose flour

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup chicken broth

1 ½ cups Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

¼ cup dry white wine

4 cloves garlic

minced

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

salt and ground black pepper to taste

½ pound grilled chicken

cubed

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Mediterranean Black Olive Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered stirring occasionally until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook stirring constantly for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth and mix well. Simmer for 5 minutes making sure not to boil. Add Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese white wine garlic nutmeg salt and pepper; stir constantly until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.

Step 4

Drain tortellini and toss with chicken in an ungreased 11x17-inch casserole dish. Pour sauce on top. Cover with mozzarella cheese.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and golden brown 20 to 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Nutritional Information

Baked Chicken Tortellini Alfredo

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 543

% Daily Value *

Protein: 29.5g 59%

Carbohydrates: 32.8g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 1.6g 7%

Sugars: 1.9g

Fat: 32.4g 50%

Saturated Fat: 19.7g 98%

Cholesterol: 129.1mg 43%

Vitamin A Iu: 1053.5IU 21%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.8mg 14%

Vitamin C: 3.1mg 5%

Folate: 13.2mcg 3%

Calcium: 408.6mg 41%

Iron: 0.5mg 3%

Magnesium: 11.2mg 4%

Potassium: 69.6mg 2%

Sodium: 987.5mg 40%

Calories From Fat: 291.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.