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Chicken Pesto Tortellini

Chicken Pesto Tortellini

This Chicken Pesto Tortellini recipe combines fresh tortellini, tender chicken, and rich pesto for a quick, delicious meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package fresh tortellini
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup pesto sauce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Large bowl
  • pot

Method
 

  1. Cook the fresh tortellini according to package instructions.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook the chicken breasts until fully cooked, then slice.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, sliced chicken, pesto sauce, cherry tomatoes, spinach, Parmesan cheese, and basil leaves.
  4. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize by swapping chicken with shrimp or sausage, or adding roasted vegetables.

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