Tortellini and Cheese

By melanieroe

Servings: 4 servings
Total: 20 mins

Nutrition Facts
Calories 505, Total Fat 26 g, Saturated Fat 15 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 525 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Total Sugar 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 32 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 11%, Calcium 24%, Iron 12%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

• 1 9-ounce package refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1 cup frozen peas, corn, or pea pods
• 1 8-ounce tub cream cheese spread with garden vegetables or chive and onion
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 9-ounce package frozen chopped cooked chicken breast
• Side dish: frozen garlic bread

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from recipe.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large saucepan cook tortellini according to package directions. Place frozen vegetable in colander. Drain the hot pasta over vegetables to thaw; return pasta-vegetable mixture to pan.

2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine cream cheese and milk; heat and stir until cheese is melted. Heat chicken according to package directions.

3. Stir cheese sauce into cooked pasta-vegetable mixture. Cook and gently stir until heated through. Spoon into individual serving bowls. Top with chicken. Makes 4 servings.