Chicken and Zucchini Basil Pesto Tortellini 

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.

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.

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

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!

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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.