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Chicken and Zucchini Basil Pesto Tortellini 

Published: May 11, 2018 | 2 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
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Chicken and Zucchini Basil Pesto Tortellini
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

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.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 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
Instructions
  1. In a large sauce pan, bring water to boil.  Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions until cooked. Drain.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Taste and add salt, if needed. 

Nutrition Facts
Chicken and Zucchini Basil Pesto Tortellini
Amount Per Serving
Calories 568 Calories from Fat 297
% Daily Value*
Fat 33g51%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 96mg32%
Sodium 842mg37%
Potassium 724mg21%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 35g70%
Vitamin A 1315IU26%
Vitamin C 21.9mg27%
Calcium 177mg18%
Iron 2.7mg15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Filed Under: Chicken, Dinner, Pasta, Pesto, Recipe, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Zucchini Published: May 11, 2018 2 Comments

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  1. Pat

    Jun 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!!!

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    • Julia

      Jul 17, 2018 at 4:57 am

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

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