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Chicken Pesto Tortellini

You only need six ingredients to make this easy and cheesy chicken tortellini dinner. It is a family favorite!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 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 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped basil
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
  • For garnish: fresh basil and Parmesan cheese, optional

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Notes

  • If you want a vegetarian dish, you can leave out the chicken.
  • If you want a vegetarian dish, you can leave out the chicken.

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 (13%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1195IU (24%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 183mg (18%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

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.