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You can’t go wrong with this baked tortellini Alfredo recipe made with butter, cream, chicken, pasta, and cheese, cheese, cheese! This recipe is inspired by the delicious local Italian food I grew up with in Brooklyn, NY. It’s a very kid-friendly recipe and great for picky people. Whenever I serve this, people always ask for seconds or thirds.
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
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. Add tortellini, stir, and return to a boil. Cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until tortellini float to the surface and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes. Drain.
Step 3
While the tortellini is cooking, 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; mix well and simmer for 5 minutes, making sure not to boil. Add Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, white wine, garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
Step 4
Toss drained tortellini and chicken together in an ungreased 11×17-inch casserole dish. Pour Alfredo sauce over top, then 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.
Tips
You can use half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream, and plain Parmesan instead of Parmigiano-Reggiano if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 543 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat32g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat20g | 99% |
| Cholesterol129mg | 43% |
| Sodium988mg | 43% |
| Total Carbohydrate33g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
| Total Sugars2g | |
| Protein30g | |
| Vitamin C3mg | 16% |
| Calcium409mg | 31% |
| Iron1mg | 3% |
| Potassium70mg | 1% |
*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.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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