Best Chicken Cheese Tortellini W Cream Sauce Recipes

CHICKEN TORTELLINI IN CREAM SAUCE

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Kids and adults will like this quick pasta dinner...it tastes as wonderful as a restaurant dish. I like to pair it with a Caesar salad.-Julie Kamlade, Shelby, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
Minced fresh basil, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the cheese, cream and seasonings. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 7-9 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add chicken; heat through., Drain tortellini and broccoli; toss with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with basil if desired.

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CHEESY CHICKEN TORTELLINI

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What's not to love when you combine tortellini, chicken, and broccoli in a flavorful sauce made with chicken broth, milk, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese? This dinner is a true kid-pleaser!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
8 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 cups fresh small broccoli florets
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 packages (9 oz each) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 cup milk
6 oz cream cheese, cubed (from 8-oz package)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until no longer pink; remove from skillet, and keep warm.
In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; add broccoli. Cook and stir over medium heat about 3 minutes or until broccoli is bright green. Add garlic to skillet; cook about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Add chicken broth and tortellini. Heat to simmering; cook 3 minutes. Stir in milk, cream cheese, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cream cheese is melted; stir in Parmesan cheese.
Add chicken back to skillet; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 600 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

ONE-POT CREAMY CHICKEN TORTELLINI

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In need of a quick dinner fix that doesn't skimp on deliciousness? We've got just the thing! This easy pasta takes advantage of three convenient, weeknight-friendly ingredients-rotisserie chicken, packaged broccoli florets and refrigerated tortellini-and turns them into a meal that'll guarantee clean plates!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup diced onions
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 package (20 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 package (10 oz) fresh broccoli florets (about 4 cups)
4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened
Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

In 5-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onions, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper flakes. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions begin to brown on edges.
Stir in broth and whipping cream; heat to boiling over high heat. Stir in tortellini, chicken and broccoli; return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until tortellini is cooked and broccoli is tender.
Remove from heat; stir in cream cheese until melted. Let stand 5 minutes; stir. Top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1450 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g

CHICKEN TORTELLINI IN A CREAM SAUCE

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Make and share this Chicken Tortellini in a Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories Poultry

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

pasta dough
2 ounces prosciutto
1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1/3 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

While pasta dough is resting, chop meats to a fine mince.
In a large bowl mix the meats with bread crumbs, salt, pepper, nutmeg and 1/3 cup water.
You can do all this in a food processor if you like.
Roll and cut pasta into 1 inch squares.
Place 1/2 t.
filling on center of each square.
Fold over to make a triangle, seal and take the two opposite points, bring to center and pinch together.
Place tortellini in single layer on paper towel.
Repeat until done.
This makes around 125.
Heat a large pot of salted water to boiling and start cooking.
This will take around 4 rounds at 5 minutes each.
To make the sauce melt butter in a medium saucepan.
Add cream and heat to boiling, slowly add cheese and cook to thicken.
Add to cooked pasta, toss and serve.