Creamy Tortellini Bake

Ingredients

• 1 16 oz cheese tortellini (frozen)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 ¼ cup chicken broth
• 1 ¼ cup heavy cream
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper
• ½ cup parmesan cheese
• 2 cups chopped spinach
• 2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
• 1 ½ cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped (to garnish))

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with oil and set it aside.

2. 2

   Cook the frozen tortellini in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Once melted, sprinkle in the flour and cook for a minute.

4. 4

   Add minced garlic and cook for a couple more minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in chicken broth and cook for 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Pour in the heavy cream, then add salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Stir in Parmesan cheese and let the sauce simmer for a couple of minutes until it thickens slightly.

8. 8

   Add the cooked tortellini, spinach, and chicken to the skillet, tossing until well combined.

9. 9

   Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with a layer of mozzarella cheese.

10. 10

    Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheeses are melted and bubbly on the sides.

11. 11

    Once done, garnish the creamy tortellini with freshly chopped parsley before serving.