Chicken and Tortellini Pesto Skillet
Chicken and Tortellini Pesto Skillet brings tender sautéed chicken and cheese tortellini together in a Parmesan-rich pesto sauce, with bursts of sweet cherry tomato and just-wilted spinach. It’s a cozy, one-pan dinner that balances herbaceous basil notes with creamy richness, perfect for a weeknight meal or casual gathering.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until the chicken is cooked through and browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and transfer to a bowl; cover to keep warm. Set aside.
- 2
Deglaze the pan with chicken broth over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in pesto and heavy cream. Cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Add the spinach and tomatoes. Cook until the spinach starts to wilt, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the tortellini and the cooked chicken and continue cooking until bubbly and hot, 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and serve.
- Calories 632.16 kcal High
- Protein 49.25 g Good Source
- Carbs 35.85 g Moderate
- Total Fat 31.4 g High
- Saturated Fat 12.28 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 152.08 mg High
- Sodium 885.51 mg High
- Fiber 2.82 g Moderate
- Sugar 1.67 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 566.88 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.23 mg Moderate
- Potassium 133.79 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 185.89 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 3.87 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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