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Easy Pesto Chicken Tortellini and Veggies – Quick Mediterranean Dinner

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Chicken tortellini tossed with basil pesto, colorful veggies like asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes, creating a Mediterranean-inspired, vibrant one-pan meal.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, sliced into strips
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1 lb asparagus, ends trimmed, cut in half
  • ¼ cup basil pesto (or more to taste)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup uncooked tortellini

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken slices (seasoned with salt) and ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes. Cook 5-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through, turning occasionally.
  2. Remove chicken and sun-dried tomatoes, leaving oil in the skillet.
  3. Add asparagus and ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, season with salt, and cook 5-10 minutes until asparagus is tender. Remove to a plate.
  4. Cook tortellini according to package instructions and drain.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet, add basil pesto, and stir to coat. Cook 1-2 minutes on low-medium heat to reheat.
  6. Add cooked tortellini and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Stir to combine. Adjust seasoning and add more pesto if desired.
  7. Serve chicken, tortellini, and cherry tomatoes with asparagus on the serving plate.

Notes

  • Use fresh or store-bought basil pesto depending on preference.
  • Feel free to adjust vegetable quantities based on seasonality or taste.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

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