Description
A creamy and cheesy baked dish featuring chicken and tortellini, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven 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 bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Three Cheese Chicken Tortellini Bake, Chicken Tortellini, Baked Pasta, Italian Dinner