Creamy Chicken Asparagus And Bacon Tortellini Julias Album Food

ONE-PAN ASPARAGUS CHICKEN BAKE WITH BACON AND RANCH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 F.
• Add chicken breasts to the casserole dish.
• Add chopped asparagus all around and on top of the chicken.
• Add chopped cooked bacon around and on top of the chicken.
• Spread Ranch dressing over the chicken breasts.
• Top with shredded Cheddar cheese.
• Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Broil for the last 4 minutes if desired.

CREAMY CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Boil broth with garlic, thyme, zest, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large heavy skillet until reduced to about 1 cup, about 6 minutes. Discard thyme sprigs and zest.
• Meanwhile, cook tortellini in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (1 1/2 tablespoons salt for 4 quarts water) according to package directions. Drain.
• Stir cornstarch into cream, then whisk into broth. Bring to a simmer, whisking, then continue to simmer 1 minute. Add asparagus and simmer until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese and tortellini and cook, gently stirring, until heated through.

TORTELLINI AND ASPARAGUS IN GARLIC CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil and melt butter over medium high heat.
• Add the onion and garlic and cook until onions are translucent.
• Add the flour to make a rue, cook for about 2 minutes.
• Add the half-and-half, chicken broth, parsley, salt, and pepper. Simmer until sauce thickens to desired consistency.
• Cook tortellini according to package directions.
• Cut asparagus into 2 inch pieces and steam.
• Combine cream sauce, ham, bacon, asparagus, and tortellini. Serve immediately.