Description
Pesto Chicken Tortellini and Veggies is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken, flavorful pesto, and fresh vegetables with tortellini for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked tortellini
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking until the spinach is wilted.
- Add the cooked tortellini and pesto sauce to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of cream or a sprinkle of cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pesto Chicken Tortellini, Veggies, Easy Dinner, Italian Recipe