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Pesto Chicken Tortellini and Veggies

A delightful dish that combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and flavorful tortellini all brought together with aromatic pesto, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken thighs (boneless and skinless, sliced into strips)
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained of oil, chopped)
  • 1 lb asparagus (ends trimmed, cut in half)
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto or use more if desired
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (yellow and red, halved)
  • 1 cup tortellini (uncooked)
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced chicken thighs seasoned with salt and 1/4 cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 5-10 minutes, turning the chicken occasionally until fully cooked.
  3. Remove the chicken and sun-dried tomatoes from the skillet, keeping the oil in the pan.
  4. Add the asparagus, seasoned generously with salt, and 1/4 cup of sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 5-10 minutes until the asparagus is tender. Remove the asparagus to a serving plate.
  5. Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions, then drain.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add basil pesto and stir to coat. Cook on low-medium heat for 1-2 minutes until the chicken is heated through.
  7. Add the cooked tortellini and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet with the chicken. Stir to combine and adjust seasoning with more pesto and additional salt if necessary.
  8. Serve the chicken, cherry tomatoes, and tortellini on a plate alongside the asparagus.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6g

Notes

Make sure to cut the chicken into even pieces for uniform cooking. Feel free to swap in any vegetables you have on hand. For a creamier dish, consider adding a splash of cream or some grated cheese.

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