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The tortellini bake is plated in a white bowl and topped with fresh parsley.

Cheesy Baked Tortellini With Chicken Gratinati

Sea Salt Savorings
This cheesy baked tortellini with chicken gratinati has juicy seared chicken breasts and is loaded with cheese! This hearty dish is easy and quick to prepare and ultra delicious!
5 from 33 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 607 kcal

Equipment

  • Large stovetop and oven safe pan
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp knife

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz dried or frozen tortellini
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 lb chicken breasts sliced in half to 1/2" thickness
  • 3 tbsp salted butter
  • 4 tbsp cream cheese
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp sun dried tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella

Instructions
 

  • Cook the tortellini. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a roaring boil. Lower the heat to a light boil (to reduce the risk of ripping the tortellini), then add the tortellini. Cook the tortellini to al dente according to package instructions. Drain the tortellini and place them to the side.
  • Sear the chicken. Place an oven-safe pan on the stovetop over medium heat. Slice the chicken breasts in half and pound them until they are no larger than 1/2" thick. Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken breasts. Add the olive oil to the pan, then add the chicken breasts. Sear the chicken on each side for 4 minutes, or until they are cooked thoroughly. Remove them from the pan (keeping the juices in the pan), and allow them to rest before slicing them into thin, bite-sized pieces.
  • Make the sauce. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. In the same pan that you cooked the chicken, combine the salted butter, cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic powder, nutmeg, and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then stir in the parmesan cheese. Continue stirring and cooking for 3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce has slightly thickened.
  • Combine and bake. Combine the sauce, tortellini, and sliced chicken in the oven-safe pan and stir until it is well combined. Place dollops of ricotta cheese on the top of the tortellini bake, then sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top. Place the pan in the middle rack of the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, until the mozzarella cheese is melted and browned in spots. Mangia!

Nutrition

Calories: 607kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 29gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 726mgPotassium: 287mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1244IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 406mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.

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