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    Pesto Chicken Tortellini and Veggies

    Published: Apr 27, 2017 / 152 Comments

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    Pesto Chicken Tortellini and Veggies - healthy, easy Mediterranean-style dinner. Sliced boneless, skinless chicken thighs are cooked with sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil. Then, cooked chicken is combined with asparagus, cherry tomatoes, tortellini, and basil pesto!

    pesto chicken tortellini with cherry tomatoes and asparagus in a stainless steel skillet

    Pesto chicken tortellini:

    • Quick and healthy recipe. This recipe uses 2 of my favorite ingredients: basil pesto and tortellini - and you can buy both in most grocery stores. Which makes this recipe a healthy choice for a quick weeknight dinner.  Especially when you don't have that much time to cook.   Just buy some tortellini and basil pesto (plus chicken and veggies) in the store, and make this pesto chicken tortellini with veggies in 30 minutes!
    • Packed with veggies.  This easy chicken dish has lots of colorful vegetables: red and yellow grape tomatoes, asparagus, and sun-dried tomatoes.
    • Well-balanced meal.  This chicken tortellini recipe has veggies, healthy oils (olive oil and basil pesto), protein (chicken), and a moderate amount of carbs (tortellini).  A good balance of various ingredients.
    • Mediterranean-style recipe.   Everything is generously smothered with basil pesto and olive oil, and this recipe has lots of vegetables - perfect for the Mediterranean diet.

    sections of uncooked tortellini, raw asparagus, raw yellow cherry tomatoes, raw red cherry tomatoes and chopped sun-dried tomatoes on a black plate

    pesto chicken tortellini with cherry tomatoes and asparagus in a stainless steel skillet

    How to make chicken tortellini with veggies:

    1) Add 1 pound of sliced skinless and boneless chicken thighs (seasoned with salt), 2 tablespoons olive oil, and ¼ cup of sun-dried tomatoes to a large skillet.

    2) Cook on medium heat for 5-10 minutes, until the chicken is completely cooked through.

    3) Remove the cooked chicken and sun-dried tomatoes from the skillet, leaving the oil in.

    4) Add 1 pound of asparagus (ends trimmed), seasoned with salt, ¼ cup of sun-dried tomatoes to the same skillet.

    5) Cook on medium heat for 5-10 minutes until the asparagus is cooked through.

    6) Cook 1 cup tortellini according to the package instructions, drain.

    7) In the same skillet combine cooked chicken, cooked asparagus, cooked tortellini, and halved cherry tomatoes.

    8) Mix everything with ¼ cup of basil pesto on low-medium heat until the chicken is reheated, 1 or 2 minutes.

    pesto chicken tortellini with asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes

    Other chicken tortellini recipes:

    • Creamy Chicken, Asparagus, and Bacon Tortellini
    • Chicken and Zucchini Basil Pesto Tortellini

    pesto chicken tortellini with cherry tomatoes and asparagus in a stainless steel skillet

    chicken tortellini and veggies
    4.91 from 195 votes

    Pesto Chicken Tortellini and Veggies

    Chicken Tortellini smothered with basil pesto and served with lots of veggies. Mediterranean style dinner packed with colorful vegetables: red and yellow grape tomatoes, asparagus, and sun-dried tomatoes.  
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories per serving 517 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 lb chicken thighs boneless and skinless, sliced into strips
    • salt
    • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes drained of oil, chopped
    • 1 lb asparagus ends trimmed, cut in half
    • ¼ cup basil pesto or use more
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes yellow and red, halved
    • 1 cup tortellini uncooked

    Instructions 

    • In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium heat.  
    • Add sliced chicken thighs (seasoned with salt), ¼ cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook everything on medium heat for 5-10 minutes, turning chicken slices over a couple of times, until the chicken is completely cooked through.
    • Remove the chicken and the sun-dried from the skillet, leaving the oil in.
    • Add asparagus (ends trimmed), seasoned generously with salt, and ¼ cup of sun-dried tomatoes to the same skillet.  
    • Cook on medium heat for 5-10 minutes until the asparagus is cooked through. Remove the asparagus to a serving plate.
    • Cook tortellini according to the package instructions, drain.
    • Add cooked chicken back to the skillet.   Add basil pesto.  Stir to coat and cook on low-medium heat until the chicken is reheated, 1 or 2 minutes. Remove from heat. 
    • Add cooked tortellini and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet with the chicken.  Stir to combine.  Add more pesto if desired.
    • Season with more salt if needed.  
    • Add chicken, cherry tomatoes and tortellini to the serving plate with asparagus.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Pesto Chicken Tortellini and Veggies
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    517
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    34
    g
    52
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    7
    g
    44
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    122
    mg
    41
    %
    Sodium
     
    387
    mg
    17
    %
    Potassium
     
    1013
    mg
    29
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    26
    g
    9
    %
    Fiber
     
    5
    g
    21
    %
    Sugar
     
    9
    g
    10
    %
    Protein
     
    27
    g
    54
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1560
    IU
    31
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    20.2
    mg
    24
    %
    Calcium
     
    118
    mg
    12
    %
    Iron
     
    5.5
    mg
    31
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    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.

    Keyword basil chicken tortellini, chicken tortellini
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    Comments

    1. Jennifer

      May 17, 2022 at 7:28 pm

      Wow! I wish I could upload a picture bc it came out just like yours. I used chicken breast and frozen asparagus and it was a hit! I don’t even like pesto but I guess I do now!

      Reply
    2. Stacy

      May 09, 2022 at 1:00 pm

      I roasted all of the ingredients (I marinaded the chicken with your ingredients before roasting then added the tomatoes and asparagus) in the oven then tossed with pesto and pasta came out great. Thanks for the idea.

      Reply
      • Rebekah

        August 01, 2022 at 1:34 pm

        Can you use rotisserie chicken?

        Reply
    3. Juanita

      February 09, 2022 at 2:29 pm

      If I use the refrigerated tortellini rather than the boxed kind, can I cook it directly in the pot with the other ingredients. This looks delicious..

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 11, 2022 at 7:02 pm

        No, you still have to boil the refrigerated tortellini in a separate saucepan with water. I've used the refrigerated tortellini and cooked it in a pot of boiling water - separately from the other ingredeints.

        Reply
    4. Chad Mcvicker

      November 12, 2021 at 8:23 pm

      I have made this twice now for my husband and he loves it. Will continue to make it for more family.

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 18, 2021 at 4:24 pm

        Chad, I am so glad you've enjoyed this recipe! Thank you for taking the time to share such a positive comment!

        Reply
    5. Stephanie S.

      September 05, 2021 at 9:46 pm

      This meal is so delicious! Once it all came together I could hardly wait to eat it. Definitely in our rotation. Love it!

      Reply
      • Julia

        September 22, 2021 at 4:49 pm

        Stephanie, I am so happy to hear you enjoyed it! Thank you for the 5-star review - I really appreciate it! 🙂

        Reply
        • Katrina

          June 08, 2022 at 7:14 pm

          This is incredibly delicious! The whole family loved it! Thank you for the recipe!!

          Reply
    6. Onie

      August 25, 2021 at 12:28 pm

      What so you serve as a side? This is new to me.

      Reply
      • Julia

        August 30, 2021 at 6:15 pm

        Serve a simple salad such as this simple spinach salad or this arugula salad with pine nuts.

        Reply
        • Laurie

          May 24, 2022 at 12:35 am

          I’ve made this several times to rave reviews. Can you advise how to make it gluten free?

          Reply
        • Josie

          June 13, 2022 at 6:43 pm

          So good! I used chicken breast instead of thighs and did not use any tomatoes. My two kids and husband loved it!

          Reply
    7. Natalie

      July 29, 2021 at 12:03 pm

      What could I substitute the pesto with? I’m not a pesto fan but everything else looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Julia

        August 13, 2021 at 8:51 pm

        If you prefer not to use pesto, use small amounts of olive oil and Italian seasoning to sear the chicken. Then, maybe add extra olive oil + extra Italian seasoning to coat tomatoes and asparagus.

        Reply
    8. Kasey

      July 28, 2021 at 8:15 pm

      My new favorite dinner recipe! I could eat this for days straight. This recipe was so flavorful!

      Reply
      • Julia

        August 13, 2021 at 8:52 pm

        Kasey, I am so glad you liked this recipe! Thank you for stopping by and sharing such a positive comment!

        Reply
    9. Schylar Miller

      July 27, 2021 at 6:04 pm

      Tortellini and pesto together!! It can’t get any better. I love everything about this recipe and it’s in our meal rotation now.

      Reply
      • Julia

        August 13, 2021 at 8:59 pm

        I am so happy you've enjoyed this recipe! Thank you for stopping by and sharing a positive review! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Katie

      July 11, 2021 at 8:38 pm

      I used chicken breasts because it’s what I had on hand and left out the sun dried tomatoes because I’m not a fan but this was a huge hit in my house. My 7 and 3 year old ate every bite and hubby (who swears he doesn’t like pesto) ate a 2nd helping.

      Reply
      • Julia

        July 13, 2021 at 5:42 pm

        Katie, I am so glad your family enjoyed this recipe! Thank you for such a positive comment - I really appreciate it!

        Reply
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