Description
A fresh, vibrant one pan spring dinner combining pesto chicken, cheese tortellini, and seasonal vegetables for an effortless meal.
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound boneless chicken sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound fresh cheese tortellini
1 bunch asparagus trimmed
2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
3 cloves garlic minced
1 half cup basil pesto
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: lemon zest, Parmesan, red pepper flakes
Instructions
Heat oil in large skillet. Season chicken and cook until browned.
Remove chicken. Add tortellini with splash of water and cook 3 minutes.
Add asparagus and sauté until crisp tender.
Stir in garlic and tomatoes.
Return chicken to skillet.
Add pesto and toss to coat.
Serve warm with Parmesan.
Notes
Add peas or spinach for extra veggies.
Lemon zest brightens the entire dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 390 per serving