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Chicken and Sausage Tortellini Casserole

Created: July 28, 2016 Updated: November 16, 2020 by Lyuba Brooke 10 Comments *This post may contain affiliate links. Read More...

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Looking for a delicious, gooey, cheesy casserole dish? Look no further because this casserole has chicken and sausage, it had tasty tortellini pasta and mixed with pasta sauce and four kinds of cheese.

Chicken, Sausage, and pasta with cheese on top in a casserole dish with a wooden spoon lifting some out

TORTELLINI CASSEROLE

I have been in a full party planning mode. There are only a couple of weeks left until little man’s party and I didn’t even realize how fast time has gone. Seems like it was only a couple of days ago when we made his countdown calendar that showed more than a month until the party. It’s so close now, we’re getting REALLY excited.

I am being a little too excited maybe. The other day, I sat down to make the party menu and before I knew it, I had two pages of food ideas. His party theme is Mario this year and I decided to make Italian themed food. Well, you know me, I love making and eating Italian food. So now, my task is to cut the menu to just a few items. That will be tough.

Although, some things on the menu really weren’t good for the party,  like a casserole. What would a casserole be doing at a children’s party? I do always have food for adults and for kids but still, a casserole? I must have been starting to get hungry from thinking about all that delicious Italian themed food and started thinking about dinner. And, that’s just what I made for dinner.

Chicken, Sausage, and pasta with cheese on top in a white casserole dish

Chicken Parmesan Casserole is what I had written on the menu but for dinner, I wanted to change it up and make something new. My husband always makes fun of me, telling me that he doesn’t let himself fall in love with a dish that I made because he will probably never see it again.

I guess that’s a pitfall of being married to a food blogger, I always have to keep coming up with fresh ideas and hardly have time to remake the same recipes. Although, I would have to disagree a little. There are quite a few dishes that make their appearance over and over. I might make a couple of changes, but favorites will always be “coming to dinner” in one way or another.

This Chicken and Sausage Parmesan Casserole might be “dressed” a little differently, but it’s all the flavors we know well and love.

Chicken, Sausage, and pasta with cheese on top in a casserole dish with a wooden spoon lifting some out

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chicken and sausage tortellini casserole in a white decorative baking dish on a wooden table as viewed from above and close up

Four Cheese Chicken and Sausage Parmesan Tortellini Casserole

Look no further because this casserole has chicken and sausage, it had tasty tortellini pasta and mixed with pasta sauce and four kinds of cheese.
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Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 533kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

  • 12 oz chicken breast
  • 10 oz ground Italian sausage mild or spicy
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 9 oz refrigerated tortellini pasta
  • 18 oz pasta sauce three cheese
  • 3 Roma tomatoes
  • 1 small Vidalia onion
  • 3 lg garlic cloves
  • 5-6 basil leaves
  • Salt
  • Red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Asiago cheese
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Cook tortellini al dente, drain and set aside into a large mixing bowl.
  • Cut chicken into small chunks. Roll small balls out of ground Italian sausage.
  • Heat up a large cooking pan over medium heat and add some vegetable oil.
  • Cook chicken and sausage (seasoned with a little bit of salt) until just done and take it out into the bowl with tortellini. (Keep the juices from cooking meat in the pan, you will cook veggies in it.)
  • Dice tomatoes and onion and add it to the cooking pan. Saute for a few minutes.
  • Crush and chop garlic cloves and add it to the cooking pan. Mix and cook for about a minute.
  • Add pasta sauce, minced basil leaves, brown sugar, salt, and red pepper flakes. Stir everything and bring to simmer. Take off heat.
  • Preheat oven to 350 and lightly grease a casserole dish. (1.5 to 2 quart size will work well.)
  • Add grated Asiago, Parmesan, and Romano cheeses to the bowl with meat and tortellini. Mix well and add pasta sauce. Mix everything together.
  • Spread the mixture evenly in the casserole dish.
  • Top with Mozzarella cheese evenly and bake for about 15 minutes.
  • Serve right away.

Nutrition

Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 1375mg | Potassium: 764mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 902IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 370mg | Iron: 3mg
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collage top photo Chicken, Sausage, and pasta with cheese on top in a casserole dish with a wooden spoon lifting some out bottom photo is pasta in a casserole dish

LYUBA

ABOUT LYUBA

I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Comments

  1. Andrew says

    May 27, 2023 at 7:20 am

    Hi was just wondering what sort of tortellini do you use in this recipe as in what’s it filled with

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      June 1, 2023 at 11:48 am

      Hi Andrew,

      I used a cheese tortellini but you could also use a spinach and cheese filled.

      Reply
  2. lincah says

    October 3, 2017 at 5:08 am

    5 stars
    Wow, cheese chicken. I think it is unique combination. I can be taste food.

    Reply
  3. katie says

    October 19, 2016 at 4:09 pm

    How many people will this feed?

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      October 21, 2016 at 5:55 pm

      Hi Katie,
      I would estimate it by itself comfortably serving 4 people. It always depends on the appetite, like if you have teens 🙂 It would also depend what you are serving with it, like salads and breads.
      I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  4. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

    July 29, 2016 at 6:59 am

    Oh wow!! That is my type of dish – all of the great Italian flavors in one. I swear your photos have smellavision because I can smell the basil and the garlic. YUM! And boy, oh boy, that stretchy gooey cheese – to die for. Your little man will be super pleased. Have a great day!!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      July 30, 2016 at 9:45 pm

      Awe, thank you! That’s just what I was going for 🙂

      Reply
  5. NICOLE says

    July 28, 2016 at 11:06 pm

    HERE

    Reply
  6. Carole from Carole's Chatter says

    July 28, 2016 at 4:05 pm

    Hi Lyuba, this is great. I hope you bring it over to Food on Friday: Free For All. Cheers from Carole’s Chatter

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      July 30, 2016 at 9:43 pm

      Thank you, Carole!

      Reply

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