Caprese Chicken Tortellini Pasta Salad
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Caprese Chicken Tortellini Pasta Salad
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Caprese Chicken Tortellini Pasta Salad is the perfect and quick pasta salad for your summer cookout with chicken, fresh mozzarella, tortellini and quick balsamic dressing.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1/4 cup basil finely chopped, fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 2 chicken breast boneless and skinless
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper cracked
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 16 ounces grape tomatoes cut in half
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella ciliegine balls
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
BALSAMIC DRESSING
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper cracked
- 3/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Make the dressing by adding all the ingredients to the jar and shake to combine.
- Cook the tortellini as instructed on the packaging and let cool.
- In a large skillet heat the canola oil on medium high heat.
- Butterfly the chicken open and season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, do not move at all before the single flip to allow for a good crust to form.
- Remove from pan, let cool and chop.
- In a large bowl add the cooled tortellini, chicken, salt, pepper, basil, oregano and grape tomatoes.
- Top with the balsamic dressing.
- Toss together.
- Add the mozzarella to the bowl and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
338kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
483mg
(20%)
Potassium
249mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
480IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
5.7mg
(6%)
Calcium
145mg
(15%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 483mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 480IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 5.7mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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