If you need dinner to be easy, comforting and ready in under 30 minutes, this Chicken Tortellini Casserole checks all the boxes. It's made with only 5 ingredients, has a prep time of barely 5 minutes and is made in 1 pan. Do I dare say that it's also kid-approved?! You can't beat that!
This simple dinner is made from pre-ready ingredients, like diced chicken, a package of tortellini and jarred alfredo sauce. There are no tricks to it! Just dump the ingredients into the casserole pan, mix and bake! There's not much I enjoy more than a dinner with no preparation, no hands on work and barely any clean up!
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We are huge fans of quick dinners, especially those made with little prep time or dirtying of utensils, bowls, and cutting boards. This simple, yet mouth-watering chicken alfre checks all of these boxes. It's a go-to recipe that's one of our favorites next to easy buttered spaghetti and fettuccine alfredo.
This recipe takes torn spinach, frozen tortellini and rotisserie chicken and bakes it with a creamy garlic alfredo sauce made with butter, heavy cream, milk, and parmesan. There are many recipes for pasta casseroles that call for pre-cooking the pasta or the sauce on the stove prior to adding it to the other ingredients. But not this one! This pasta casserole is truly a one-pot meal.
Why This Recipe Works
- You can hide veggies in it!
- It preps in 5 minutes and cooks in 20 minutes.
- It's a true one-pot quick and easy dinner.
Ingredients
This recipe calls for only 5 easy ingredients:
- Diced, cooked chicken: I buy Italian seasoned chicken from that's already prepared, but you can use shredded rotisserie chicken too.
- Tortellini: use any variety of tortellini, fresh or frozen.
- Spinach: chopped and with the stems removed.
- Alfredo sauce: use your favorite brand (or make your own)
- Grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
My chicken tortellini bake is made in 4 easy steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Pour the alfredo sauce, tortellini, diced or rotisserie chicken, and torn spinach into the casserole dish. Mix until combined.
- Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the top starts to brown.
Kristina's Tips
- Double the recipe for bigger crowds.
- Serve with a side salad or toasted white bread or garlic bread for an even heartier meal.
Variations
- Use another vegetable: peas and carrots are great additions to or substitutions for the spinach.
- Make it vegetarian by eliminating the chicken.
- Use ravioli
How To Store
Fridge: Store covered tightly for up to 5 days.
Reheating: Warm in the oven or in individual bowls.
Recipe Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, if you want to use frozen spinach that will work! Since it will release some water when cooking, it's best to thaw it slightly and squeeze out some water between paper towels first.
Yes, both frozen and fresh tortellini can be used without changing the cooking time.
Preparing a chicken alfredo casserole is a great idea for holidays and nights when you know even just a few minutes of preparation after getting home from work will be too much. You can mix the casserole ingredients, cover with foil and refrigerate for up to 2 days before baking.
Recipe
Chicken Tortellini Casserole
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish
Ingredients
- 24 oz tortellini fresh or frozen
- 2 cups cooked diced chicken or shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup fresh spinach torn
- 4 cups jarred alfredo sauce I use Bertolli
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Pour the alfredo sauce, tortellini, diced or rotisserie chicken, and torn spinach into the casserole dish. Mix until combined.
- Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the top starts to brown.
Notes
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