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    Chicken and Zucchini Basil Pesto Tortellini 

    By Julia | Updated: May 11, 2018 | Published: May 11, 2018 | 6 Comments

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    Chicken and Zucchini Basil Pesto Tortellini - a delicious Mediterranean style recipe with Summer colors and vibes!  Zucchini, chicken, cherry tomatoes, and tortellini are all tossed together with basil pesto to create a light Summer dinner.

    Chicken and Zucchini Basil Pesto Tortellini, Mediterranean recipe, Italian dinner

     

    Basil pesto goes so well with chicken and pasta, and once you add other veggies, such as zucchini and cherry tomatoes, you'll have a very refreshing and colorful dinner!  Serve this dinner with Avocado Salad with Basil Pesto, Mozzarella, Tomatoes.

    Chicken and Zucchini Basil Pesto Tortellini, Italian recipe

    Ingredients you need for Chicken and Zucchini Basil Pesto Tortellini

    tortellini
    olive oil
    zucchini
    salt
    chicken breast , cut into small slices
    red cherry tomatoes , each sliced in half
    yellow cherry tomatoes , each sliced in half
    basil pesto

    Chicken and Zucchini Basil Pesto Tortellini recipe, Mediterranean dinner recipe

    How to cook Chicken and Zucchini Basil Pesto Tortellini

    Cook tortellini in a large sauce pan of boiling water according to package instructions. Drain.

    In a large skillet, cook sliced zucchini, then cook sliced chicken until cooked through.

    Add cherry tomatoes (each sliced in half) and cooked tortellini to the skillet with the zucchini and chicken. Add basil pesto and reheat everything gently.

    That's it! Your basil pesto tortellini with zucchini and chicken is ready! Easy to make and tastes good!

    Chicken and Zucchini Basil Pesto Tortellini, pasta, vegetables, veggies

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    Chicken and Zucchini Basil Pesto Tortellini

    Chicken and Zucchini Basil Pesto Tortellini - a delicious Italian style recipe with Summer colors and vibes!  Zucchini, chicken, cherry tomatoes, and tortellini are all tossed together with basil pesto to create a light Summer dinner.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Italian, Mediterranean
    Servings 4 people
    Calories per serving 568 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups tortellini uncooked
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil , divided
    • 1 zucchini , sliced
    • salt
    • 1 lb chicken breast , cut into small slices
    • 1 cup red cherry tomatoes , each sliced in half
    • 1 cup yellow cherry tomatoes , each sliced in half
    • 7 oz basil pesto
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    Instructions 

    • In a large sauce pan, bring water to boil.  Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions until cooked. Drain.
    • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil on medium heat. Add zucchini, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and cook for about 5 minutes, flipping once, until soft. Remove to the plate.
    • To the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil, add chicken slices, sprinkle with salt, and cook for about 5 minutes, until the chicken is completely cooked through and not pink in the center.
    • Add cooked zucchini back to the skillet. Add the tomatoes. Add tortellini. Add the pesto and mix everything, reheating gently just to warm up the dish slightly.
    • Taste and add salt, if needed. 

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Chicken and Zucchini Basil Pesto Tortellini
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    568
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    33
    g
    51
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    38
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    96
    mg
    32
    %
    Sodium
     
    842
    mg
    37
    %
    Potassium
     
    724
    mg
    21
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    31
    g
    10
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    5
    g
    6
    %
    Protein
     
    35
    g
    70
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1315
    IU
    26
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    21.9
    mg
    27
    %
    Calcium
     
    177
    mg
    18
    %
    Iron
     
    2.7
    mg
    15
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition Disclaimer:

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    1. Rhonda Renee

      August 06, 2021 at 11:09 am

      Excellent! I’ve made this recipe three times now and didn’t change a thing. This was a big hit every time. Thank you for such a simple, yet delicious meal!

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      • Julia

        August 13, 2021 at 7:13 pm

        Rhonda, I am so happy you enjoyed this recipe! Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your comment! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Jessie

      May 27, 2021 at 12:13 pm

      My new favorite meal. Delicious and simple! Highly recommend.

      Reply
    3. Sharon Merkins-McCormick

      February 17, 2021 at 3:42 pm

      I have recently discovered your website and tried this recipe. We all loved it just as the recipe was called for. Am excited to try so many more of your recipes. Thank You

      Reply
    4. Pat

      June 08, 2018 at 7:04 pm

      Absolutely delicious!! I did as your recipe called for with the exception of adding a little bit of red onion. This is on the will make again list. Thank you for the post!!!

      Reply
      • Julia

        July 17, 2018 at 4:57 am

        You're very welcome! So glad you liked it!

        Reply

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