CHEESY CHICKEN TORTELLINI

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A favorite from Betty Crocker's Best-Loved Recipes. Omit the chicken and substitute additional red or yellow bell pepper for a vegetarian meal. I serve this yummy dish with warm crusty bread for dipping into the cheese sauce and a salad.

Provided by Messie Chef

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (7 ounce) package dried cheese-filled tortellini
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin slices
1/4 cup butter
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 3/4 cups milk
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup swiss cheese, shredded
1/4 cup parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup romano cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook and drain tortellini as directed.
  • While tortellini is cooking, heat oil in 3 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil, stirring frequently, until no longer pink. Remove from saucepan; keep warm.
  • Melt butter in saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper, shallots and garlic in butter, stirring frequently, until bell pepper is crisp-tender. Stir in flour and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly, remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat.
  • Stir in mozzarella and swiss cheeses until melted. Stir in tortellini and chicken until coated. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Madhav Phuyal
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This is the best cheesy chicken tortellini recipe I've ever tried.


Faminu Idunnuoluwa
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in under 30 minutes.


Hajjat Rashidah
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This dish is perfect for a cozy night in.


Zohan Khan
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I'm not a big fan of tortellini, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce is amazing!


Okongwu Chinenye
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This recipe is a must-try for any cheese lover.


Malik Touseef
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious!


Lewis Milley
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This recipe is a keeper! It's going to be a regular in my dinner rotation.


p1xiesheart
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Bal Bahadur Tamang
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This dish is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They love the tortellini and the sauce, and they don't even notice the spinach.


Leonel Navarro
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I've tried other cheesy chicken tortellini recipes, but this one is by far the best. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful.


Sk Sazum 1_8_8
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Luvuyo Dumar
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I love this dish because it's so versatile. I can add different vegetables or cheeses to change up the flavor.


Joshy Doggy
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Emranul Haque
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so simple to make and always a hit with my family and friends.


Renee Becenti
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Marissa Gilbert
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The tortellini were cooked just right and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


RJ ABIR
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This cheesy chicken tortellini is a great dish for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also perfect for a potluck or party.


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