Description
One Pan Pesto Chicken Tortellini and Veggies is a quick and easy meal that combines chicken, tortellini, and vegetables all cooked in one pan with pesto sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 9 oz cheese tortellini
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli)
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Add the mixed vegetables to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tortellini and pesto sauce, and add 1 cup of water.
- Cover the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes until the tortellini is tender.
- Stir everything together and serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the veggies based on your preference.
- For a creamier sauce, add a splash of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: One Pan Pesto Chicken Tortellini and Veggies