Description
This creamy chicken Alfredo tortellini bake combines tender chicken, cheese-filled tortellini, and a rich homemade Alfredo sauce, all baked to golden perfection for a cozy, comforting meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook tortellini in salted boiling water until just al dente, drain and set aside.
3. In a saucepan, melt butter, sauté garlic, then whisk in heavy cream until simmering.
4. Stir in grated Parmesan until the sauce thickens, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
5. Combine tortellini, chicken, and two-thirds of the sauce in a bowl, then layer half in the dish.
6. Top with mozzarella, remaining sauce, more mozzarella, Parmesan, and optional breadcrumbs.
7. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden, then broil 2-3 minutes for extra browning.
8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 casserole dish (9x13 inches)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: creamy chicken bake, alfredo pasta, tortellini bake, comfort food, baked pasta, easy dinner, family meal, cheesy casserole, one dish meal, weeknight dinner