Chicken Proscuitto Tortelloni Recipes

PROSCIUTTO TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, combine flour and cream until smooth; stir in the cheeses. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat., Drain tortellini; add to the cheese sauce. Stir in the prosciutto, peas and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.

CHICKEN TORTELLINI IN CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the cheese, cream and seasonings. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 7-9 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add chicken; heat through., Drain tortellini and broccoli; toss with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with basil if desired.

CHICKEN AND PROSCIUTTO TORTELLONI GRATINATO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Grease 2-quart baking dish.
• Boil 4 quarts water and salt in large saucepan over high heat; add pasta. Reduce heat; cook for 5 minutes. Add asparagus; cook for an additional 2 minutes. Drain well.
• Combine pasta, asparagus, alfredo sauce, 1/4 cup cheese and pepper in large bowl; pour into prepared baking dish. Mix remaining 1/4 cup cheese with bread crumbs in small bowl; sprinkle over pasta mixture.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from oven; top with pesto. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN PROSCUITTO TORTELLONI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cut the chicken breast length-wise down the middle. Place it on a small sheet pan and cover with 1 teaspoon each of the garlic and parsley; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle with the olive oil. Bake until the breast reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes. Let cool, then cut into small pieces.
• Stack the prosciutto and finely chop.
• Toss together the chicken, prosciutto, ricotta, Pecorino-Romano, 1 of the eggs, the remaining parsley and garlic and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined.
• Cut the pasta sheets into strips about 3 1/2-inches wide and 8-inches long. Whisk the remaining egg and brush on the pasta sheets.
• Cut circles of pasta from the pasta strips using the cookie cutter.
• Place a teaspoon of the chicken mixture in the center of each circle and fold the bottom half to the top. Pinch both sides towards the center.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until tender, about 4 minutes.