Creamy Herb Chicken Tortellini (Or Shrimp/Scallops, or Meatless)

Submitted by LUv 2 BaKE

"A flavourful cream cheese dip based sauce encasing plump cheese tortellini and a mixture of fresh vegetables. The original recipe called for chicken, but we have substituted shrimp and scallops many times, which makes it just as good. You may also omit the chicken/seafood to make it part of a vegetarian meal."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 5-6

ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken, thinly sliced (OR bay scallops and cooked shrimp)
• 227 g cream cheese with garlic and herbs (I use Philadelphia Dips)
• 1⁄4 cup skim milk
• 1 - 1 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 4 cups sliced vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, mushrooms, peppers, beans, corn...)
• 400 g fresh cheese-filled tortellini

directions

1. In a small bowl, blend herb and garlic dip, milk, and seasonings until smooth.
2. In a medium/large pot cook tortellini according to directions.
3. If using Chicken: In a skillet on Medium-High, add oil, chicken slices and garlic; stir fry for 5 minutes.
4. If using Shrimp/Scallops: In a skillet on Medium-High, add oil and scallops; cook until done; remove from skillet, drain excess water, set aside; Add shrimp, garlic and vegetables (re-add the scallops in step 6).
5. For both variations: Now add vegetables; stir fry until tender (and chicken is done).
6. Reduce to low heat, stir in cooked tortellini and dip mixture.
7. Heat through.
8. Serves 5-6.

Reviews

[SweetDivaMJ]

This is a good recipe - like the other reviewers, I added some extra seasonings (garlic, onion powder, "All Mixed Up" seasoning blend) to boost the flavor. I will make this again, also tweaking it a bit. Thanks for sharing - made for PAC Spring 2008.

 

[Fofi4667]

This was ok. It's definitely missing something. Based on previous review, I added some more spices (onion powder, salt, pepper, parsley), but it was still so- so. This made a lot of sauce. We only used about 4 TBlsp. to mix in with the pasta. I will make it again, just have to figure out how to tweak it to give a more robust flavor. Thanks!

 

[anonymous23]

This was quick, but a bit on the blah side for me. If I were to make it again, I'd probably add more [something--garlic, fresh herbs?] to the sauce, and use a few different cheeses (I just added parmesan to it this time). I used broccoli, mushrooms, and carrots--staples in the fridge, and followed the recipe except that I used two garlic cloves (pressed) when I cooked the chicken.