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Pesto Chicken Pasta

Pesto Chicken Pasta


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  • Author: Natalie Quinn
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Chicken tortellini tossed with basil pesto, asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, and juicy cherry tomatoes for a Mediterranean-style skillet dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, sliced
  • Salt
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and halved
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup uncooked tortellini

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken, season with salt, and cook with half the sun-dried tomatoes until cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  4. Add asparagus and remaining sun-dried tomatoes and cook until tender.
  5. Cook tortellini according to package instructions and drain.
  6. Return chicken to skillet and stir in pesto.
  7. Add tortellini and cherry tomatoes, stir to combine, and serve.

Notes

  1. Use extra pesto for a stronger basil flavor.
  2. Add tomatoes off heat to keep them juicy.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 517
  • Sugar: 9
  • Sodium: 387
  • Fat: 34
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Unsaturated Fat: 27
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 26
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 27
  • Cholesterol: 122