Dump-and-Bake Chicken Alfredo Tortellini Casserole

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Dump-and-Bake Chicken Alfredo Tortellini Casserole 🧀🍝

This 5-minute prep casserole is the ultimate comfort food—cheesy tortellini, tender chicken, and creamy Alfredo sauce all baked to perfection. No boiling, no fuss—just dump, bake, and devour!

📝 Ingredients

1 (20 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini (no need to boil!)

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken = easy!)
2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp Italian seasoning

Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: 1 cup spinach (fresh or frozen) or crispy bacon bits

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Dump: In the dish, combine uncooked tortellini, chicken, Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and half the cheeses. Stir gently.
3️⃣ Bake: Cover with foil and bake 25 mins. Uncover, top with remaining cheese, and bake 10-15 mins until bubbly and golden.
4️⃣ Broil (optional): 2-3 mins for extra crispiness!
5️⃣ Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.

💡 Pro Tips

✔ No Alfredo sauce? Mix 1 cup heavy cream + 1 cup Parmesan + 2 tbsp butter as a quick substitute.
✔ Make it veggie: Add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or mushrooms.
✔ Crispy top? Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs + butter before final bake.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

Garlic bread for dipping
Side salad with balsamic dressing
Leftovers? Tastes even better next day!

Why You’ll Love It:

✅ ZERO pre-boiling—tortellini cooks in the sauce!
✅ Feeds a crowd (or meal preps like a dream).
✅ Kid-approved & picky-eater friendly!

Tag someone who needs an easy dinner! ❤️ #DumpAndBake

Want a spicy version? Swap in Cajun seasoning! 🌶️