Chicken and Cheese Tortellini Bake: The Indulgent Comfort Meal
A rich and creamy chicken and cheese tortellini bake that is perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cheese tortellini
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cheese tortellini to the bowl and mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute the chicken with cooked sausage for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg