Easy Chicken Enchilada Tortellini Bake
This comforting Tex-Mex dish combines chicken enchiladas with tortellini, offering a family-friendly meal that’s simple to prepare and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast
- 2 (9 oz) packages refrigerated tortellini
- 1 (14.5 oz) can spicy red pepper diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can all-natural enchilada sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Slow cook or shred rotisserie chicken.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Cook the tortellini according to package directions.
- Combine enchilada sauce and diced tomatoes in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add shredded chicken to the tortellini pot, mix well, and pour in about 3/4 of the sauce.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then broil for an additional 5 minutes for a golden finish.
Notes
Ensure not to overcook the tortellini and use quality ingredients for best flavor.