A Quick Meal Idea

Okay, if your husbands are like mine they love pasta dishes. Or maybe it's just a warm meal they like for dinner? Sometimes I need a new idea and I came a cross one that was honestly in the oven in 10 minutes. Because it was a casserole I spared you the pictures but let's just say it was delicious out of the oven! I did make several changes only because we like pasta dishes extra saucy. I increased the broth, sour cream and a few more green onions. I also added some seasonings because we really like more flavor! Other than that I give my approval on this recipe. I must add that I fed this to my kids and they LOVED it! So it's a quick meal for mom and a yummy one for kids.

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Chicken Tortellini Bake

adapted from My Kitchen Cafe

16 ounce package of cheese tortellini (I bought the package from Costco and I undercooked them by 3-4 minutes. Because they will bake in the oven.)

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cups (about 2 chicken breasts) chicken cut up into bite size pieces

4 green onion stocks, finely chopped, white and green parts

2 tablespoons flour

14 ounces (1 can) chicken broth

8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms

1 cup sour cream (I used reduced fat with good results)

1 T. Basil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes

8 oz (2 cups) shredded Mozzarella cheese (to be honest, any combination of cheeses, like cheddar, mozzarella or monterey jack would be good)

Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook tortellini for 2-3 minutes (this is if you use the “fresh” tortellini from the refrigerated section – and to be completely honest, next time I’m going to try not boiling it at all and letting it cook while it bakes in the oven). Drain and set aside.

Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Brown the chicken for 1-2 minutes and add the fresh mushrooms and green onions, cooking until chicken is done and mushrooms are golden brown. Sprinkle flour over mixture and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Add chicken broth and stir until thickened. Mix in sour cream until mixture is creamy and slightly thickened.

Spray a 9X13 pan with cooking spray. Pour tortellini in bottom of 9X13 pan. Sprinkle half the cheese over tortellini. Put cooked chicken/sauce mixture on top and sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.

Bake covered with tin foil at 350 for 30 minutes, uncover and bake for additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown around the edges.