Name: Cheesy Chicken Tortellini Bake: 2 Steps to Comfort Food
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini; 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed; 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups whole milk or half-and-half; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Pinch red pepper flakes or chopped sun-dried tomatoes (optional)

Description

Cheesy Chicken Tortellini Bake for Two is a creamy, hearty dish filled with flavor, perfect for quick comfort food.

Ingredients

Scale

9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups whole milk or half-and-half
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pinch red pepper flakes or chopped sun-dried tomatoes (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook tortellini for 2-3 minutes (slightly underdone), then drain.
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in the milk until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
Add garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until fragrant.
Remove from heat and stir in 3/4 cup mozzarella and all Parmesan until smooth and melted.
In a mixing bowl, combine tortellini, chicken, spinach, and cheese sauce. Mix until evenly coated.
Transfer mixture to the baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella.
Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden. Optional: broil for 2–3 minutes for extra browning.
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a spicier dish, add more red pepper flakes.
Feel free to substitute chicken with turkey or a plant-based protein.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 640
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 33g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 39g
Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: Cheesy Chicken Tortellini Bake, comfort food, easy dinner, Italian recipe