Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2-3 cups ham, bite-sized pieces
• 3 cups chicken stock
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (38 oz) bag tortellini (frozen)
• 1/2 cup baby peas frozen, if desired
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup cheese, shredded (your choice – Pepper Jack, Mozzarella, Colby Jack, Sharp Cheddar, or a mixture)

Directions:

1. 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 3-5 minutes until onion and ham starts to turn light brown.
2. Add chicken stock 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 the cheese.