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Chicken Tortellini Bake

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A creamy, comforting Chicken Tortellini Bake featuring tender cheese tortellini, juicy chicken, fresh spinach, and a Parmesan-butter sauce baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

2 cups cheese tortellini

1 tbsp salted butter, plus extra for greasing the casserole dish

1 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 cup milk (1% or 2%)

1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1/2 lb cooked chicken, cubed or shredded

2 cups loosely packed spinach

1/2 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese (divided into 1/4 cups)

1/4 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter the inside of a casserole dish.
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the cheese tortellini according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
  3. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt 1 tbsp butter. Whisk in the flour to form a roux and cook for about 1 minute.
  4. Slowly whisk in the milk until a smooth sauce forms. Add Parmesan and whisk until melted and combined.
  5. Stir in cooked chicken, spinach, drained tortellini, and 1/4 cup mozzarella. Mix until evenly coated and spinach begins to wilt.
  6. Transfer mixture to the buttered casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella and Italian seasoning on top.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes, then broil for 2–3 minutes until golden and bubbly if desired.
  8. Remove from oven, let rest for a few minutes, then serve warm.

Notes

Use rotisserie or leftover roasted chicken for convenience.

Substitute frozen tortellini (boil a bit longer if needed).

Add vegetables like mushrooms or roasted red peppers for variety.

Reheat with a splash of milk to loosen the sauce.

Can be assembled ahead and baked later, or frozen before baking.

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