Description

This Pesto Chicken Tortellini and Veggies recipe is a delicious and satisfying one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and vibrant veggies coated in a flavorful pesto sauce.

Ingredients

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For the Pesto:

2 cups fresh basil leaves
3 cloves garlic
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Chicken and Veggies:

1 lb chicken breast, sliced
1 lb cheese tortellini
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Make the Pesto: In a food processor, combine basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook the Chicken and Veggies: In a large skillet, cook chicken until browned. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to soften. Stir in the pesto, cooked tortellini, and baby spinach. Cook until spinach wilts.
Serve: Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

You can customize this dish by adding your favorite veggies like bell peppers or zucchini.
Feel free to use store-bought pesto if you’re short on time.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 480
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 75mg