Creamy Chicken Tortellini

 

This is one of those recipes that you can substitute items to use what you have on hand.  

https://bakeatmidnite.com/creamy-chicken-tortellini/

Ingredients

1 package refrigerated tortellini
3 cups rich chicken stock 
1 cup light cream -or- half and half -or- whole milk
2 cups broccoli florets frozen or fresh
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup water
2 strips crisp-cooked diced bacon

Instructions

In a very large skillet (12-inches minimum) heat chicken stock to boiling.

Add the tortellini, cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 8 minutes.

Add the broccoli florets, cover and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.

• Add the cream; stir well to combine.
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Mix the flour and water well so there are no lumps.

Raise heat to medium and when liquid is hot, stir in the flour/water mixture.

Stirring constantly, bring sauce to boil; reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes.

Top with diced bacon.