CREAMY HERB CHICKEN TORTELLINI (OR SHRIMP/SCALLOPS, OR MEATLESS)

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Creamy Herb Chicken Tortellini (Or Shrimp/Scallops, or Meatless) image

A flavourful cream cheese dip based sauce encasing plump cheese tortellini and a mixture of fresh vegetables. The original recipe called for chicken, but we have substituted shrimp and scallops many times, which makes it just as good. You may also omit the chicken/seafood to make it part of a vegetarian meal.

Provided by LUv 2 BaKE

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb boneless skinless chicken, thinly sliced (OR bay scallops and cooked shrimp)
227 g cream cheese with garlic and herbs (I use Philadelphia Dips)
1/4 cup skim milk
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
4 cups sliced vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, mushrooms, peppers, beans, corn...)
400 g fresh cheese-filled tortellini

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, blend herb and garlic dip, milk, and seasonings until smooth.
  • In a medium/large pot cook tortellini according to directions.
  • If using Chicken: In a skillet on Medium-High, add oil, chicken slices and garlic; stir fry for 5 minutes.
  • If using Shrimp/Scallops: In a skillet on Medium-High, add oil and scallops; cook until done; remove from skillet, drain excess water, set aside; Add shrimp, garlic and vegetables (re-add the scallops in step 6).
  • For both variations: Now add vegetables; stir fry until tender (and chicken is done).
  • Reduce to low heat, stir in cooked tortellini and dip mixture.
  • Heat through.
  • Serves 5-6.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.6, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 86.6, Sodium 341.8, Carbohydrate 38.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.8, Protein 32.4

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