Panera Chicken Tortellini Alfredo Recipe Copycat

TORTELLINI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook the tortellini according to the package directions
• Heat the heavy cream and milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until warm stirring occasionally so the milk doesn't scald
• Whisk in the cream cheese until it's completely melted
• Add the parmesan cheese and stir until melted
• Sprinkle in the garlic powder and Italian seasoning
• Fold the cooked tortellini into the alfredo sauce and serve warm

PANERA CHICKEN TORTELLINI ALFREDO RECIPE COPYCAT

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan on medium high heat.
• In the meantime, boil tortellini according to package instructions. Reserve pasta water for sauce.
• Add half and half to butter and whisk until it is fully incorporated. If too thick, add a bit of reserved pasta water.
• Add garlic, salt and pepper to taste.
• Bring sauce to a simmer and add Italian cheese blend. Stir until cheese is fully incorporated.
• Combine sauce with fully cooked tortellini and chicken. Serve and enjoy!

CHICKEN TORTELLINI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute broccoli and carrots in 2 tablespoons oil for 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the mushrooms, onion and garlic; saute vegetables 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Remove vegetables and keep warm., In the same skillet, cook chicken in remaining oil over medium heat for 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Return vegetables to skillet. Stir in Alfredo sauce and seasonings; heat through. Drain tortellini; add to chicken mixture. Toss to coat.