Description
This creamy tortellini dish is made with three-cheese tortellini, peas, and a smooth homemade cream sauce. It’s a quick and easy meal that comes together in just 20 minutes, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12 oz) package three-cheese tortellini pasta
- ½ cup milk powder
- ¼ cup dried minced onions
- 2 teaspoons beef broth powder (or bouillon)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can peas (or vegetable of choice), undrained
- 2 cans canned chicken
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix milk powder, dried onions, broth powder, and seasonings.
- In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- Add tortellini, seasoning mix, peas (with liquid), and canned chicken. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and stir in cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Serve warm with fresh herbs or grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Swap chicken for shrimp or crispy bacon.
- Use fresh tortellini for a quicker cooking time.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and add extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired