Cheesy Chicken Tortellini

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A favorite from betty crocker's best-loved recipes. omit the chicken and substitute additional red or yellow bell pepper for a vegetarian meal. i serve this yummy dish with warm crusty bread for dipping into the cheese sauce and a salad.

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Steps

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Cook and drain tortellini as directed.

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While tortellini is cooking , heat oil in 3 quart saucepan over medium-high heat.

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Cook chicken in oil , stirring frequently , until no longer pink.

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Remove from saucepan.

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Keep warm.

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Melt butter in saucepan over medium-high heat.

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Cook bell pepper , shallots and garlic in butter , stirring frequently , until bell pepper is crisp-tender.

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Stir in flour and pepper.

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Cook over medium-high heat , stirring constantly , until mixture is bubbly , remove from heat.

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Stir in milk.

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Heat to boiling , stirring constantly.

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Boil and stir 1 minute.

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Remove from heat.

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Stir in mozzarella and swiss cheeses until melted.

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Stir in tortellini and chicken until coated.

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Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

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Ingredients

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cheese-filled tortellini, vegetable oil, boneless skinless chicken breast, butter, green bell pepper, shallots, garlic clove, flour, pepper, milk, mozzarella cheese, swiss cheese, parmesan cheese