Description

This comforting casserole layers cheesy tortellini, tender chicken, and vibrant broccoli in a rich Alfredo sauce baked to golden perfection. It’s an easy weeknight meal that doubles as a crowd-pleasing potluck dish.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups cooked shredded chicken

1 (20 ounce) package cheese tortellini

3 cups broccoli florets

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 cloves garlic minced

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups heavy cream

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

½ teaspoon nutmeg

salt and pepper to taste

¼ cup seasoned breadcrumbs optional

chopped parsley for garnish

olive oil or cooking spray

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook tortellini 1–2 minutes less than package directions, add broccoli for the last 2 minutes, drain.

3. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter, sauté garlic 30 seconds, stir in flour to form a roux.

4. Slowly whisk in heavy cream until smooth and thickened, about 3–5 minutes.

5. Add Parmesan, mozzarella, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, stir until cheese melts and sauce is creamy.

6. In a bowl, combine tortellini, broccoli, chicken, and Alfredo sauce, toss to coat.

7. Transfer mixture to baking dish, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and extra cheese if using.

8. Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden, broil 2–3 minutes for a crisp top if desired.

9. Let rest 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, then serve.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: casserole
Method: bake
Cuisine: italian-american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 550
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 800
Fat: 30
Saturated Fat: 15
Unsaturated Fat: 12
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 45
Fiber: 3
Protein: 25
Cholesterol: 80

Keywords: chicken tortellini, alfredo bake, broccoli casserole, easy weeknight dinner, cheesy bake, comfort food