Creamy Herb Chicken Tortellini Or Shrimp Recipes

CREAMY HERB CHICKEN TORTELLINI (OR SHRIMP/SCALLOPS, OR MEATLESS)

Steps:

• In a small bowl, blend herb and garlic dip, milk, and seasonings until smooth.
• In a medium/large pot cook tortellini according to directions.
• If using Chicken: In a skillet on Medium-High, add oil, chicken slices and garlic; stir fry for 5 minutes.
• If using Shrimp/Scallops: In a skillet on Medium-High, add oil and scallops; cook until done; remove from skillet, drain excess water, set aside; Add shrimp, garlic and vegetables (re-add the scallops in step 6).
• For both variations: Now add vegetables; stir fry until tender (and chicken is done).
• Reduce to low heat, stir in cooked tortellini and dip mixture.
• Heat through.
• Serves 5-6.

CREAMY HERB TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions.
• While the tortellini is boiling, heat the butter in a small skillet over medium low heat. When butter is almost fully melted, add the herbs, onion and garlic.
• Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. You don't want it to sizzle, you are just warming them in the butter, so the low heat is important.
• Put the creme fraiche in a serving bowl large enough to hold the tortellini. Add the warm butter herb mixture and stir to combine - it doesn't have to be stirred to a smooth consistency, the hot pasta will take care of that.
• Drain the pasta and add to the serving bowl, mixing well to coat pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

CHICKEN TORTELLINI IN A CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• While pasta dough is resting, chop meats to a fine mince.
• In a large bowl mix the meats with bread crumbs, salt, pepper, nutmeg and 1/3 cup water.
• You can do all this in a food processor if you like.
• Roll and cut pasta into 1 inch squares.
• Place 1/2 t.
• filling on center of each square.
• Fold over to make a triangle, seal and take the two opposite points, bring to center and pinch together.
• Place tortellini in single layer on paper towel.
• Repeat until done.
• This makes around 125.
• Heat a large pot of salted water to boiling and start cooking.
• This will take around 4 rounds at 5 minutes each.
• To make the sauce melt butter in a medium saucepan.
• Add cream and heat to boiling, slowly add cheese and cook to thicken.
• Add to cooked pasta, toss and serve.

ITALIAN CHICKEN (OR SHRIMP) W/TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta.
• Cook chicken, onion& garlic in hot oil until no longer pink.
• Drain and return to pan.
• Stir in undrained tomatoes, sauce& seasonings.
• Bring to a boil, simmer uncovered until thickened (about 10 min.) Slowly add cream and stir constantly.
• Serve over pasta.
• You can garnish with black pepper and green onions.
• *To help thicken sauce, dredge chicken or seafood in flour prior to cooking it.