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

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: 40 mins
• 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.