Chicken and Tortellini Pesto Skillet

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A delicious chicken and tortellini pesto dinner that needs only one pan to create.

Submitted by My Hot Southern Mess
Updated on December 4, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breast, cubed

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ½ cup chicken broth

  • ½ cup prepared pesto

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, divided

  • 1 cup baby spinach

  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini

Directions

  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 chicken is cooked through and has browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from skillet and transfer to a bowl; cover to keep warm. Set aside.

  2. Deglaze 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 in spinach and tomatoes. Cook until spinach begins to wilt, 3 to 5 minutes.

  3. Add tortellini and cooked chicken and continue cooking until bubbly and hot, 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

634 Calories
35g Fat
38g Carbs
44g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 634
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g 44%
Saturated Fat 14g 71%
Cholesterol 143mg 48%
Sodium 835mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 44g 87%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 325mg 25%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 348mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.