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Pesto Chicken Tortellini and Veggies

Pesto Chicken Tortellini and Veggies: A Vibrant Weeknight Meal

Pesto Chicken Tortellini and Veggies is a delicious and quick meal that combines chicken, tortellini, and veggies with vibrant pesto flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin recommended
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs can substitute with chicken breasts
  • to taste teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup basil pesto add more for a creamier result
For the Vegetables
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped and drained
  • 1 pound asparagus trimmed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
For the Pasta
  • 1 cup tortellini uncooked, fresh or frozen

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season 1 pound of sliced boneless, skinless chicken thighs with salt, then add to the skillet along with ½ cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 5-10 minutes until golden-brown.
  3. Remove chicken and sun-dried tomatoes from the skillet, leaving oil behind, and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add 1 pound of trimmed asparagus and season lightly with salt. Sauté for 5-10 minutes.
  5. Boil water in a pot and add 1 cup of uncooked tortellini. Cook for 3-5 minutes until al dente, then drain.
  6. Return chicken and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet with asparagus. Stir in ¼ cup of basil pesto and heat for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Fold in cooked tortellini and halved cherry tomatoes, stirring gently. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
  8. Serve on a plate, optionally topping with grated parmesan or fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months. Reheat carefully to retain moisture.

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