Ham and Cheese Tortellini

• Meat

  • 8 oz Deli ham

• Produce

  • 1/2 cup Baby peas, frozen
  • 1 cup Yellow onion

• Canned Goods

  • 1 cup Chicken broth

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 (19 oz. bag Tortellini, fresh or frozen

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Dairy

  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1/4 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Pepper jack or mozzarella cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon butter
• 1 cup diced yellow onion
• 8 ounces deli Ham
• 1 cup chicken broth
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 (19 oz.) bag tortellini (fresh or frozen)
• 1/2 cup baby peas, frozen
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack or Mozzarella cheese

Directions

• Melt butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until onion is translucent. 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 15 minutes or until tortellini is tender. Remove lid; stir in peas and cream. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over the top. Place under broiler until cheese is melted. (Watch closely the entire time so you dont burn it!) Serve and enjoy!