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Chicken Pesto Tortellini Delight
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Prep Time
15
minutes
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Cook Time
15
minutes
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Total Time
30
minutes
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Servings
4
servings
Calories
550
kcal
Ingredients
1
lb refrigerated
cheese tortellini
2
medium boneless
skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2
cup basil
pesto
1
cup cherry
tomatoes, halved
2
cups fresh
baby spinach
2
cloves garlic
, minced
2
tablespoons extra
virgin olive oil
1/4
cup grated
Parmesan cheese
1/2
teaspoon kosher
salt
1/4
teaspoon black
pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook tortellini according to package instructions until al dente.
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season chicken cubes with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
Cook chicken for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Reduce heat to low. Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and baby spinach, cooking for 2 minutes until spinach is slightly wilted.
Drain the tortellini and add it directly to the skillet with the chicken and vegetables.
Add the basil pesto and toss all ingredients until evenly coated and heated through.
Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.