5 from 20 votes
Chicken Tortellini Alfredo
Chicken Tortellini Alfredo combines frozen cheese tortellini with Alfredo sauce, tender chicken pieces, and mixed vegetables, all baked until the pasta is just tender and the cheese melts into a golden topping. This casserole-style dish offers a creamy and hearty texture, with varied flavors from the herbs and vegetables. It is suitable for a family meal, providing a one-dish dinner that's both filling and comforting.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
8
people
Calories:
296 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 (19 ounce) cheese tortellini do not thaw, frozen package, about 4.5 cups
- 3 cups Alfredo sauce (I use 2 jars that are 15 ounces each)
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
- ½ teaspoon thyme or use dried basil, oregano, parsley, chives, or Italian seasoning, dried
- 2 cups chicken such as the meat from a store-bought rotisserie chicken, cooked, diced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables do not thaw, frozen blend of peas, carrots, corn, and green beans
- ½-1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded, or Italian cheese blend
- fresh herbs optional garnish, chopped parsley, thyme, or basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. In the prepared dish (or in a separate bowl), stir together the frozen tortellini, Alfredo sauce, chicken broth (or water), and thyme. Cover tightly with foil. Bake (covered) for 30 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven; gently stir. At this point, the pasta should be tender (or almost tender).
- Stir in the chicken and the frozen mixed vegetables. Sprinkle the cheese on top.
- Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, until the vegetables are tender and the cheese melts, about 5-10 more minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs and serve.
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Notes
- Keep an eye on the tortellini while baking to avoid overcooking; aim for tender yet firm pasta as it will soften further after baking.
- Use cooked, diced chicken such as rotisserie for convenience and added flavor.
- The total bake time can vary depending on oven and brand of tortellini; adjust accordingly.
- Adding fresh herbs at the end enhances the visual appeal and adds fresh notes to the dish.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/8 of the casserole
Calories
296kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
31.3g
(10%)
Protein
19.6g
(39%)
Fat
10.3g
(16%)
Saturated Fat
6.2g
(31%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Cholesterol
69.1mg
(23%)
Sodium
800.8mg
(33%)
Potassium
86mg
(2%)
Fiber
1.8g
(7%)
Sugar
4.5g
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/8 of the casserole | |
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 31.3g | 10% |
| Protein | 19.6g | 39% |
| Fat | 10.3g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2g | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 69.1mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 800.8mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% |
| Sugar | 4.5g | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.