Description
A delicious and creamy dish featuring chicken, tortellini, and pesto, perfect for a delightful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions and drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked tortellini, pesto sauce, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Chicken, Tortellini Bake, Dinner Recipe