Chicken Alfredo Tortellini Casserole Recipe
A simple homemade alfredo sauce tops this cheesy Chicken Alfredo Tortellini Casserole. It comes together in only a few minutes and is perfect for a busy night.
Serving8
Ingredients
Alfredo Sauce
- 2½ cups low fat milk
- 4 ounces low fat cream cheese
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 3 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
Casserole
- 19 ounces frozen tortellini, 1 bag
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups cooked chicken, (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 10 ounces frozen mixed vegetables, 1 bag, (I used green beans, carrots, peas, and corn)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Start by making the Alfredo sauce by placing milk, low fat cream cheese, flour and salt in a blender and blend it until it is completely smooth.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, melt one tablespoon of butter and garlic for a minute. Whisk in the blended milk mixture, stirring constantly for 3-5 minutes.
- Continue stirring the sauce over heat until it reaches your desired thickness, then mix in Parmesan cheese.
- Once your sauce is ready (or if you don't make homemade Alfredo sauce, feel free to use jarred sauce), it's time to assemble the casserole.
- Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In the baking dish, mix together Alfredo sauce, frozen tortellini (don't cook it first), chicken broth, seasonings, chicken and frozen vegetables.
- Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove pan from oven, sprinkle casserole with Parmesan cheese, and place the pan back in the oven (uncovered) for another few minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Notes
We like to serve this recipe with
Nutrition
Calories: 429 kcal · Carbohydrates: 42 g · Protein: 29 g · Fat: 16 g · Saturated Fat: 7 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 77 mg · Sodium: 938 mg · Potassium: 337 mg · Fiber: 4 g · Sugar: 7 g · Vitamin A: 2186 IU · Vitamin C: 4 mg · Calcium: 371 mg · Iron: 3 mg