Santa Fe Chicken-Tortellini Casserole

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 1 hr 5 min
  • Servings 6

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

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Use broken tortilla chips from the bottom of the bag in this casserole. Or put whole chips in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.

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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