Easy Pesto Chicken Tortellini for Busy Weeknights
This Pesto Chicken Tortellini is a delicious blend of flavors, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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- 1lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced
- 2 tbspolive oil
- ½ tspsalt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tspblack pepper
- ½ tspgarlic powder
- ½ tspItalian seasoning
- ½ cupsun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cupscherry tomatoes, halved
- 1bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into2-inch pieces
- 1(9 oz) package of cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- ½ cupbasil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ cupgrated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cupchicken broth (or water)
Instructions
- Begin your cooking adventure by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat…
- In the same skillet, the magic continues…
- Once the veggies are tender, pour in the chicken broth…
- After the tortellini are perfectly cooked, return the sautéed chicken to the skillet…
- Once everything is beautifully combined, remove the pan from heat and let it rest…
Notes
Be mindful of the cooking time for the tortellini; overcooking can result in a mushy texture.
Nutrition
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Protein: 30 g