Baked Chicken Caesar Tortellini is a complete dinner recipe with a cheesy and creamy sauce, spinach, and chicken all baked together!
- 1 (20 ounce) bag frozen cheese tortellini thawed, uncooked
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into bite size pieces
- 1 onion diced
- kosher salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes
- 6 to 7 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces fresh chopped spinach
- 1 16 ounce bottle Caesar salad dressing
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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Set a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat on the stove. Add the olive oil, chicken, onion, kosher salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring a few times.
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Add the garlic and spinach. Cook 2 to 3 more minutes. Add the tortellini, Caesar dressing, water, and parmesan cheese. Stir and taste for seasoning, add more kosher salt, pepper, and/or crushed red pepper flakes if needed.
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Transfer to a casserole dish and top with the mozzarella cheese. Bake in a 375-degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes.
Note: Let it sit for several minutes to allow time for the sauce to thicken. If oil separates in the pan just stir the casserole and let sit for a few more minutes.