Shanna's Cheesy Chicken and Tortellini Toss
Shanna's Cheesy Chicken and Tortellini Toss

Description:
This is a great meal. The caraway and swiss are a great combination. Sometimes i add more caraway.
Category: Italian / Pasta Prep. Method:  
Course: Lunch / Dinner Calories:  
Cuisine:   Serves: 0
Ingredients:

1 Cup dried cheese-filled tortellini
3 Cups broccoli flowerets or frozen cut broccoli
1 Tablespoon margarine or butter
1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 Teaspoon caraway seeds
1 Cup milk
4 Ounces process Swiss cheese, torn
1 Tablespoon coarse-grain brown mustard
1 Cup chopped chicken
Directions:
In large saucepan cook tortellini according to package directions, adding the broccoli for the last five minutes of cooking time. Drain; keep warm.

Meanwhile, for sauce, in a medium saucepan melt margarine or butter. Stir in flour and caraway seed. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Add Swiss cheese and mustard, stirring till cheese melts. Stir in chicken; heat through. Pour sauce over tortellini mixture; toss well to coat.

Makes 4 main-dish servings.
Rating: ()   printed on: May 8, 2024
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