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Chicken Tortellini Delivery Casserole

In honor of the example given to us by Our Lady in the Visitation, I always try to take this day to prepare a meal or two for friends who are pregnant, have a new baby, or are experiencing hardship of some kind. I make a casserole-type dish in a foil pan and arrange to deliver it hot, or freeze it, then the recipient can heat it up in the oven whenever she would like. It’s not exactly the same as walking a hundred miles and staying for three months to help. But it’s always well-received. This chicken tortellini casserole is simple to throw together, freezes well, includes the major food groups, and is a big hit with kids. It’s also very customizable! Use chicken breasts, rotisserie chicken, or pre-cooked grilled chicken. Switch out the meat, switch out the veggies, replace the homemade alfredo sauce with about 4 cups (30-32 ounces) of a jarred alfredo sauce, or try marinara, or curry sauce, or gravy, or salsa. It all works!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • For the alfredo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups parmesan shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella shredded
  • For the casserole
  • 2 lbs cooked chicken in bite-sized pieces
  • 20 oz cheese tortellini frozen or refrigerated
  • 12 oz broccoli fresh or frozen, in bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup mozzarella shredded
  • ½ cup parmesan shredded
  • 5 oz croutons any flavor

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oven to 425° F (for delivering hot). To make the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan and add the garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the cream and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly. Add the cheese 1 cup at a time, and whisk until melted and combined.
  • Add the chicken, tortellini, and broccoli to a 9 x 13 casserole dish (no need to cook the tortellini or broccoli). Add the sauce and mix gently. Sprinkle the mozzarella, parmesan, and croutons on top of the mixture. To deliver it hot, bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tortellini is soft.
  • To deliver it frozen, freeze now, and include the following instructions: Bake at 425° F. From frozen, bake covered for 60-90 minutes or until heated through, uncovered for the last 10-15 minutes. Defrosted, bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Notes

https://hostthetoast.com/30-minute-chicken-broccoli-tortellini-alfredo-bake/
https://www.jessicagavin.com/how-to-make-bread-crumbs/
https://www.thespruceeats.com/chicken-tortellini-casserole-482285
https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/cream-cheese-chicken-tortellini-bake/