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Santa Fe Chicken-Tortellini Casserole

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Mar 13, 2010
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A zesty cheese sauce coats tender pockets of tortellini, crisp-tender veggies and flavorful chicken.

Santa Fe Chicken-Tortellini Casserole

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 1 hr 5 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 13
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
  • 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 2 cups broccoli flowerets
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
  • 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 cups cut-up cooked chicken
  • 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (3 oz)
  • 1/2 cup shredded Colby cheese (2 oz)
  • 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips, if desired
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Cook broccoli, onion and bell pepper in oil about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Remove broccoli mixture from skillet.
  • Step 
    3
    In same skillet, cook flour and remaining 2 tablespoons oil over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Stir in milk, broth and cumin. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, tortellini and broccoli mixture. Spoon into casserole.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake uncovered 25 to 35 minutes, sprinkling with Colby cheese and tortilla chips for last several minutes of baking, until hot in center and cheese is melted.

Nutrition

440 Calories
25g Total Fat
38g Protein
17g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
440
Calories from Fat
230
Total Fat
25g
38%
Saturated Fat
9g
46%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
140mg
47%
Sodium
390mg
16%
Potassium
510mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate
17g
6%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
5g
Protein
38g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
40%
40%
Vitamin C
60%
60%
Calcium
30%
30%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 5 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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