CHICKEN TORTELLINI BAKE WITH BANANA CAKE BON BONS

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Chicken Tortellini Bake with Banana Cake Bon Bons image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (9-oz) package three-cheese tortellini
1 (24-oz) jar vodka pasta sauce
½ cup sweet pepper bruschetta topping (or roasted red peppers)
2 large eggs, beaten (or ½ cup egg substitute)
1 (6-oz) package refrigerated Italian cheese bread crumb mix
1 lb chicken breast tenders
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
½ of a (20-oz) pound cake, thawed
Nonstick aluminum foil
1 large banana
2 (3.25-oz) cups vanilla pudding
2 (7-oz) containers dipping chocolate
Decorating sprinkles (optional)

Steps:

  • Chicken Tortellini Bake: 1.Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss pasta with vodka sauce and bruschetta topping; place in 9-inch square baking dish. 2.Place eggs in shallow bowl; place bread crumb mix in second bowl. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Dip chicken into egg (allowing excess to drip off). Finally, coat chicken with bread crumb mixture; press with fingertips to coat evenly. Arrange chicken on top of pasta (wash hands). Bake 30-35 minutes or until chicken is 165°F. 3.Top pasta with cheese; bake 2-3 more minutes or until cheese melts. Let stand 5 minutes to cool. Chop basil; sprinkle over top and serve. Banana Cake Bon Bons: 1.Remove cake from packaging and cut in half (reserve remaining half for another use); slice cake thinly. Let stand 10 minutes to thaw. 2.Line baking sheet with foil. (Be sure pan will fit in your freezer.) 3.Mash banana in medium bowl; crumble pound cake and add to banana. Stir in pudding, blending until consistency of soft dough. 4.Roll cake mixture into 1-inch balls (or form with a portion scoop). Place on baking sheet; freeze 10-15 minutes to harden balls. 5.Melt chocolate following package instructions. Dip cake balls into chocolate using two forks; letting excess chocolate drip off. Place balls on baking sheet; immediately top with sprinkles and let chocolate harden. Store in refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve. (Makes 24 bon bons.)

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