Description
A cozy and comforting cheesy chicken tortellini bake perfect for two, combining tender cheese tortellini, savory chicken, and tangy marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions in boiling water; drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tortellini with chicken, marinara, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, sauté onions and garlic before mixing. Experiment with different cheeses or add vegetables for variation.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg