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Chicken Pesto Tortellini
Chicken Pesto Tortellini combines cooked cheese tortellini with seared bite-sized chicken pieces, fresh grape tomatoes, and basil pesto. The warm tortellini and chicken are gently tossed with basil pesto, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper, creating a savory, herbaceous dish. Tender chicken and juicy tomatoes complement the soft cheese-filled pasta. Garnishes of fresh basil leaves and Parmesan cheese add bright aroma and umami depth, offering a balanced, colorful meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
14 mins
Total Time
24 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
523 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 oz chicken breast cut into bite size pieces, boneless, skinless
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomato halved
- 1/4 cup basil chopped
- salt to taste, Kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt
- basil optional, for garnish, fresh basil
- Parmesan Cheese optional, for garnish, fresh basil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini according to package instructions. When finished cooking, drain the tortellini in a colander.
- Meanwhile, cook the chicken. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the chicken to the pan and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned and just cooked through, 4-5 minutes.
- Pour the tortellini in a large bowl. Add cooked chicken pieces and tomatoes. Gently stir in the basil pesto, stirring until the tortellini, chicken, and tomatoes are well coated with the pesto. Add the freshly chopped basil and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Garnish with fresh basil and parmesan cheese, if desired.
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Notes
- Omit chicken to make a vegetarian version of this dish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
523kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
761mg
(32%)
Potassium
447mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1195IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
183mg
(18%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 523
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 523kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 761mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 447mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1195IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.