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Panera Chicken Tortellini Alfredo Recipe

Cheesy tortellini with tender chicken and pasta in an amazing creamy sauce.
Course Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 725kcal
Author Deb Clark

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
  • 22 ounces creamy alfredo sauce about a jar and a half
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken diced
  • 2 ounces cream cheese softened and cubed
  • ½ cup pasta water or chicken stock

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions to al dente. Scoop and save ½ cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta well..
  • While the pasta is cooking, make the sauce. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the alfredo sauce and cream cheese to a large skillet. Warm to melt the cream cheese and whisk until it's incorporated and creamy.
  • Add the pasta and chicken. Fold to mix and combine with the sauce.
  • Top with shredded parmesan cheese. Remove from heat and cover to melt, or place it under the broiler for a minute or two to melt and brown the cheese. Watch it carefully so it doesn't burn!
  • Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, serve immediately.

Notes

If you prefer a thinner sauce, add the reserved pasta water to the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 725kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 1679mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 257IU | Calcium: 340mg | Iron: 3mg