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Caprese Chicken Tortellini Pasta Salad

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.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 338 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces cheese tortellini
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 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 cracked black pepper
  • 3/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Make the dressing by adding all the ingredients to the jar and shake to combine.
  2. Cook the tortellini as instructed on the packaging and let cool.
  3. In a large skillet heat the canola oil on medium high heat.
  4. Butterfly the chicken open  and season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  5. 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.
  6. Remove from pan, let cool and chop.
  7. In a large bowl add the cooled tortellini, chicken, salt, pepper, basil, oregano and grape tomatoes.
  8. Top with the balsamic dressing.
  9. Toss together.
  10. Add the mozzarella to the bowl and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
  11. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Information

Calories 338kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 483mg (20%) Potassium 249mg (7%) 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

% 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.