Description
A quick and delicious one-pan meal featuring chicken, tortellini, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in vibrant pesto sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups tortellini (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and season it with some salt and pepper. Let it cook until it’s browned and fully cooked, around 5-7 minutes.
- Throw in the asparagus and cherry tomatoes. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the veggies soften.
- Stir in the tortellini and pesto sauce. Cook until the tortellini is heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Don’t overcook the chicken for the best texture. Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, pesto, tortellini, one-pan meal, quick dinner