Description
Pesto Chicken Tortellini and Veggies is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the taste of the Mediterranean right to your table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken tossed with colorful vegetables like asparagus and cherry tomatoes, all enveloped in delicious basil pesto. Perfect for busy weeknights, this meal can be prepared in just 40 minutes and is sure to impress family and friends at any gathering. With its rich flavors and nutritious ingredients, it’s not only satisfying but also a delightful way to enjoy a variety of veggies. Customize it with your favorite seasonal produce for an even more personalized touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced into strips
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 lb asparagus, cut in half
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup tortellini (uncooked)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced chicken seasoned with salt and sun-dried tomatoes; cook for 5-10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove chicken from skillet; set aside.
- In the same skillet, add asparagus and remaining sun-dried tomatoes; cook until tender.
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain.
- Return chicken to skillet, add basil pesto, and stir until combined; heat for another minute.
- Add cooked tortellini and cherry tomatoes; gently mix to combine.
- Season with additional salt if needed and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg