Tortellini Chicken Broccoli Bake

Ingredients

Roux Base
  • 1/2 Cup Butter
  • 1/2 Cup Onion, Chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Red Bell Pepper, Chopped
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
Roux Finish
  • 1/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 Cup Half and Half
  • 1/2 Cup Dry White Wine
Hotdish
  • 1 Cup Parmesan, Shredded
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 20 Ounces Cheese Tortellini
  • 1 Whole Broccoli Head, Chopped
  • 2 Cups Cooked Chicken, Chopped

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Saute roux base ingredients in a large pan for 5 to 6 minutes, or until tender.
  2. Add roux finish ingredients starting with the flour, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  3. Add remaining roux finish ingredients, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, for 6 to 8 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
  4. Remove from heat; add hotdish ingredients, stirring until cheese melts. Spoon into a lightly greased 13 x 9 baking dish.
  5. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbly.