Pesto Chicken Tortellini and Veggies Recipe
This Pesto Chicken Tortellini and Veggies recipe is a delicious one-pan meal that combines cheese tortellini, tender chicken, and a variety of colorful vegetables in a flavorful pesto sauce. It’s a quick and easy dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cheese Tortellini:
1 pound
Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons, divided
Chicken:
1 pound boneless skinless breasts, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
Veggies:
1 red bell pepper, 1 small zucchini, 1 small yellow squash, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 2 tablespoons fresh basil
Pesto Sauce:
1/2 cup
Parmesan Cheese:
1/4 cup grated
Instructions
- Cook Tortellini: Prepare tortellini according to package instructions. Set aside.
- Sear Chicken: Season and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Sauté Veggies: Sauté bell pepper, zucchini, and yellow squash until tender. Add cherry tomatoes.
- Combine Ingredients: Return chicken and tortellini to skillet, stir in pesto until coated.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, top with Parmesan and basil. Serve warm.
Notes
- Shrimp or sausage can be used instead of chicken.
- For a creamier dish, add 1/4 cup heavy cream with the pesto.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
