10 oz. dried cheese-filled tortellini, or 2 -9oz. packages refrigerated tortellini
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1 1/2 c. snap peas, halved crosswise
1 T. butter
1 lb. chicken breats, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 c. chicken broth
1 1/2 t. dried oregano
2 t. all-purpose flour
3/4 t. garlic salt
1/2 t. pepper
1 c. milk
1 -8oz. package cream cheese, cubed and softened
1 T. lemon juice
1 c. quartered cherry tomatoes
1 sm. red or green pepper, coarsely chopped
2 T. grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Cook tortellini in boiling salted water according to package directions, adding the carrot during the last 5 minutes of cooking and the sugar snap peas during the last 1 minute of cooking; drain.
Meanwhile, heat margarine or butter in a 12-inch skillet. Add chicken and mushrooms, and cook about 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from skillet.
Shake together chicken broth, oregano, flour, garlic salt, and pepper in a screw-top jar until smooth. Add to skillet along with milk. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; add cream cheese. Cook and stir until cream cheese is smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice. Add pasta mixture, chicken mixture, tomatoes, and sweet pepper. Toss to coat. Turn into an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking dish or shallow 3-quart casserole.
Bake, covered, in a 350 degrees F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through. Stir mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Transport in an insulated carrier. Makes 12 main-dish servings.
Originally Submitted
10/21/2012
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