Roasted Chicken With Cheese Tortellini Recipes

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH CHEESE TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove wing tips from chicken and place in a small roasting pan along with neck; set aside. Season cavity of chicken with salt; stuff with garlic, thyme, and bread, making sure to cover opening with some of the bread. Spread butter evenly under the skin, covering the breast meat. Truss chicken with kitchen twine, and season with salt. Transfer chicken, breast-side up, to roasting pan on top of neck and wing tips. Roast, basting frequently, until juices run clear, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
• Remove chicken from pan; let cool. Place roasting pan on stove over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup water, stirring, and cook, scraping up any browned bits from the roasting pan. Strain juices into small bowl; skim any fat, and discard. Set aside.
• In a medium pot, bring 2 1/2 quarts salted water to a rolling boil. Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain, and return to pot.
• Meanwhile, remove breasts, legs, and wings; discarding skin and bones. Shred half of the chicken, reserving remaining meat for another use. In same pot, toss together shredded meat, juices, and tortellini. Serve immediately.

BAKED CHICKEN TORTELLINI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth and mix well. Simmer for 5 minutes, making sure not to boil. Add Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, white wine, garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; stir constantly until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
• Drain tortellini and toss with chicken in an ungreased 11x17-inch casserole dish. Pour sauce on top. Cover with mozzarella cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

CHEESY CHICKEN TORTELLINI

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until no longer pink; remove from skillet, and keep warm.
• In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; add broccoli. Cook and stir over medium heat about 3 minutes or until broccoli is bright green. Add garlic to skillet; cook about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
• Add chicken broth and tortellini. Heat to simmering; cook 3 minutes. Stir in milk, cream cheese, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cream cheese is melted; stir in Parmesan cheese.
• Add chicken back to skillet; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND TORTELLINI WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER CREAM

Steps:

• Cook tortellini and broccoli as directed on tortellini package. Drain; return tortellini and broccoli to saucepan.
• Meanwhile, puree 1/3 cup roasted peppers in blender. Add Alfredo sauce; blend until mixed.
• Add Alfredo sauce mixture, chicken and 2 tablespoons roasted peppers to tortellini and broccoli in saucepan; mix well. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Spoon into ungreased shallow 1 to 1 1/2-quart casserole. In small bowl, combine butter and bread crumbs; mix well. Sprinkle over top.
• Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until topping is golden brown.