Cheesy Chicken & Brussels Sprouts Pasta Bake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Cook bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat. When done, transfer bacon to a plate and set aside to cool. Once bacon is cool, crumble into pieces.

Step 3

To that same pot, add butter and stir until melted. Add garlic, chicken broth, and white cooking wine. Cook for about 5 minutes and reduce heat to low.

Step 4

Add half and half, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, and 2 tbsp of flour. Stir frequently until mixture starts to simmer.

Step 5

Toss in brussels sprouts, tortellini, chicken, add half of bacon crumbles. Combine until all ingredients are mixed and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.

Step 6

Sprinkle ½ cup parmesan cheese and remaining bacon crumbles over casserole. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly.

Step 7

Optional: for a brown, crispy crust, set oven to broil (high) and place in the oven for about 5 minutes, until desired brownness is achieved.