Description
A quick and delicious one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, tortellini, and fresh vegetables, all enhanced with bright pesto flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 2 cups tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup asparagus, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Add the chopped asparagus and halved cherry tomatoes to the same skillet, sauté for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Stir in the tortellini and pesto, mixing everything together until well combined.
- Slice the chicken and return it to the pan, combining well with the other ingredients.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until everything is heated through and the tortellini is tender.
Notes
Consider using fresh basil as a garnish to brighten the dish. Don’t overcrowd the skillet to ensure the chicken browns properly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg