This cheesy ham and tortellini dish will become a family-favorite!
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Author Holly
Ingredients
1Tablespoonbutter
1/2cupdiced yellow onion
2cloves garlicminced
8ouncesdeli hamdiced
2cupschicken broth
salt and pepperto taste
2bags (9 ounces, each)tortellini fresh or frozen
1/2cupbaby peasfrozen
1/2cupheavy cream
1 ½cupsshredded Pepper Jack or Mozzarella cheesedivided
Instructions
Melt butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until onion is translucent. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add ham. Cook and stir about 5 minutes.
Add chicken broth and tortellini. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and let mixture come to a boil. Cover with lid, then reduce heat to low. Simmer 10 minutes or until tortellini is tender. Remove lid; stir in peas and cream. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese.
Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over the top. Place under broiler in oven until cheese is melted. (Watch closely the entire time so you don't burn it!) Serve and enjoy!