How to Make Chicken and Tortellini Pesto Skillet - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a quick and delicious weeknight meal that the whole family will love, then look no further than this Chicken and Tortellini Pesto Skillet recipe. This dish is packed with flavor and requires only one skillet, making cleanup a breeze. With tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and a creamy pesto sauce, this dish is sure to become a go-to in your dinner rotation.

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

    634 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 143mg
    • Sodium: 835mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 44g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 325mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 348mg