Super Easy Chicken Pesto Tortellini Recipe + Video
Chicken Pesto Tortellini is bursting with all the best Italian flavors. Tomatoes help bring the sauce together and add a tangy, sweet flavor.
Ingredients
- 19 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
- 12 ounces precooked chicken
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
Instructions
- Place a 4 quart pot filled ⅔ full of water on a burner over high heat. Cover and bring to a boil. Once water is boiling, add a few tablespoons of salt to the water.Add tortellini and cook until just barely tender, about 2-3 minutes.
- Meanwhile; wash tomatoes and cut each in half. Set aside. Cut chicken into bite size pieces. Drain tortellini and return to pot. Add chicken, tomatoes and pesto.
- Stir to combine. Serve and enjoy!
Video
Notes
If you have leftovers, you can store them in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. If you want to store them for a longer period, you can freeze them for up to 4 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 387cal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 511mg | Sugar: 4g | Fiber: 4g | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 3mg