This Chicken and Cheese Tortellini Bake is a favorite for busy weeknights. Serve with some crusty garlic bread and a crispy salad and dinner is ready.
There is something about comfort food that just makes the day a little better. Warn and satisfying and so delicious, you can feel it all the way to your soul.
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Cheese Tortellini Bake is super versatile. You can adjust the recipe to make the perfect casserole for your family. They are going to love it because it tastes so good and you are going to love it because it is so quick and easy to make.
Also, it is warm and comforting and a great recipe for meal prep. Believe it or not, tortellini was named after a woman’s navel. It is a fun shape that your family will love.
If you’re looking for more pasta recipes, try these Caramelized Shallot Pasta, Crack Chicken Pasta and Cheesy Baked Spaghetti.
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Why We Love This Chicken with Cheesy Baked Tortellini Recipe
We love tortellini, this cheesy pasta takes only a couple of minutes to make and with tons of melty cheese mixed through it will always be a hit.
- 30-Minute Meal: This meal full of cheesy goodness takes only minutes to make.
- Easy Ingredients: All ingredients you can have on hand to make any time.
- Family Friendly: Your family is going to love this tortellini bake.
- Adaptable: Can make it meat-free, dairy free, etc…
Ingredient Notes for this Easy Dinner Recipe
- Chicken: Cooked chicken, shredded or cube the chicken.
- Vegetables: You will need Onions, Red Bell Peppers, Garlic, Fresh Broccoli.
- Refrigerated Tortellini: Cheese and spinach tortellini from the refrigerator section in the grocery store. Fresh tortellini cooks up faster than the package of tortellini from the freezer.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for the Cheesy Tortellini Bake Casserole
The cheesy tortellini bake recipe is so creamy and delicious. Your tortellini bake looks so tempting it will be a family favorite.
- Turkey: Replace the chicken with turkey in the meat sauce. Add ground beef or ground chicken even works for this casserole recipe.
- Different Cheeses: Try using Mozzarella Cheese, Provolone or a nice Italian Blend with mozzarella and parmesan cheese for this easy baked tortellini casserole.
- Frozen Cheese Tortellini: You can make this awesome baked pasta use frozen tortellini. Start by cooking according to package directions, when tortellini is done, follow the recipe below.
How to Make Easy Cheesy Baked Tortellini with Chicken
You can make this easy tortellini recipe with many different types of pasta and cheese
These are the basic steps for making chicken tortellini loaded with cheese. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
Step 1: PREP
First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees and prepare a baking dish.
Step 2: IN A DUTCH OVEN OR BAKING DISH
Then in a large dutch oven, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Next, add onion and the next two ingredients, and saute for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Then add flour and cook for one minute, stirring until smooth.
Step 3: MAKE THE SAUCE
Whisk in broth, half and half, and white wine. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, for 6-8 minutes or until thickened.
Step 4: ASSEMBLE
Next, remove from heat and add parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Stir in tortellini, broccoli and chicken. Then spoon into a lightly greased 13×9 casserole dish. Stir together 1/2 cup grated cheese, crackers and melted butter. Lastly, sprinkle over casserole.
Step 5: BAKE TIME
Finally, bake tortellini casserole at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly and the tortellini is cooked.
Recipe FAQs For Chicken and Cheese Tortellini Bake
Expert Tips for Making This Baked Tortellini Recipe
The best part about this casserole is that you can revamp it to make the recipe your own. Try some of these suggestions.
- Different Vegetables: Try using spinach, kale, mushrooms or whatever you have.
- Pasta: Try using mini raviolis or different flavors of tortellini such as meat, make with beef, sausage, or mushroom.
- Sauce: Make baked tortellini by using a jar red sauce such as fra diavolo or tomato sauce.
What to Serve with Chicken and Cheese Tortellini Bake
Chicken and Cheese Tortellini Bake
Ingredients
- ½ cup Butter
- ½ cup Onion, chopped
- ½ cup Red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- ¼ cup Flour
- 3 cups Chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups Half and half
- ½ cup White wine
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Ground red pepper
- 20 ounces Cheese and spinach tortellini, 1 package from refrigerator section
- 4 cups Fresh broccoli florets
- 4 cups Cooked chicken, chopped
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 15 Ritz crackers, crushed
- 3 Tablespoons Butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large dutch oven, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Add onion and next two ingredients, and saute for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Add flour and cook for one minute, stirring until smooth.
- Whisk in broth, half and half and white wine. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, 6-8 minutes or until thickened.
- Remove from heat and add cheese, salt and pepper. Stir in tortellini, broccoli and chicken. Spoon into a lightly greased 13×9 casserole dish.
- Stir together 1/2 cup grated cheese, crackers and melted butter. Sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly.
Expert Tips
- Different Vegetables: Try using spinach, kale, mushrooms or whatever you have.
- Pasta: Try using mini raviolis or different flavors of tortellini such as meat, make with beef, sausage, or mushroom.
- Sauce: Make baked tortellini by using a jar red sauce such as fra diavolo or tomato sauce.
Estimated Nutritional Information
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This recipe is my personal adaption of an ethnic-inspired recipe. It is not intended to be an authentic recipe. I’ve recreated this recipe because I enjoy the flavors and I want to encourage my readers to expand their tastes and try new flavor combinations. The recipe, ingredients, and processes may have been adapted to make the recipe accessible to the average American. I have provided links to authentic versions of the recipe in the post above. I encourage you to visit these pages and learn more about the traditional version(s) of this recipe.
Can you make ahead and freeze to bake later?
Absolutely!
Hi . . . this looks delicious! Do I boil the refrigerated tortellini first before putting it in the casserole?
Yes, you should boil it 🙂
Can you use frozen broccoli?
Sure! Just check it to make sure it’s done.
I am getting pretty old but still like to try out new recipes. Gotta get to the store and make the chicken and broccoli tortellini casserole. It sounds great.
Thanks! I hope you like as much as we do! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Looks terrific – definitely have to try this one day soon!
You won’t be disappointed, Natalie!!! 🙂