Chicken Alfredo Tortellini
Serves 6
slightly adapted from Macro Friendly Food
1 (19 oz) pkg frozen cheese tortellini
1.5 lbs. cooked chicken, diced
1 large (or 2 small) head of broccoli, cut into bite-size florets
Alfredo Sauce:
2 c. low fat small curd cottage cheese
2 c. low fat 1% milk
1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese
1 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
1/2 t. garlic powder
1 t. onion powder
2 T. cornstarch
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add broccoli and tortellini. Cook tortellini according to package directions and until broccoli is tender; drain and set aside.
Combine all sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into pot used for the tortellini. Warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally until heated through and thickened slightly. Toss tortellini, broccoli and cooked chicken in sauce.
