Autumn Chicken and Tortellini
A warm and comforting dish celebrating fall flavors with tender chicken, seasonal vegetables, and cheesy tortellini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 2 cups assorted seasonal vegetables (squash, carrots, bell peppers)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Prepare your veggies: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Chop up your seasonal veggies into bite-sized pieces.
- Roast the vegetables: Spread your chopped veggies on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Cook the tortellini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook cheese tortellini according to package instructions.
- Mix the broth: In a large pot, pour in chicken broth and add garlic powder. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in shredded chicken.
- Combine it all: Add the roasted veggies and cooked tortellini to the broth, stirring gently.
- Final touches: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve and enjoy: Ladle into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve with crusty bread or garlic knots for a cozy meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken, tortellini, autumn recipe, cozy meal, fall flavors