Description
Cheesy Chicken Tortellini Bake for Two is a creamy and cozy pasta bake made with cheese tortellini, juicy chicken, and a rich cream sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners, date nights, or whenever you’re craving comfort food without leftovers. This easy small-batch chicken tortellini casserole is packed with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups cheese tortellini (refrigerated or cooked from frozen)
1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
1/4 cup cream cheese
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Boil the cheese tortellini just until al dente, about 2 minutes less than package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the cream cheese with heavy cream until smooth.
3. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add the cooked chicken and mix until coated.
4. Fold in the drained tortellini and stir gently until combined.
5. Transfer mixture to a small greased baking dish.
6. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top.
7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
This dish is perfect for using leftover rotisserie chicken.
Use freshly grated cheese for the best melt and flavor.
You can add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick or toss in sautéed spinach for more veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg