One-Pan Pesto Chicken, Tortellini, and Veggies
A simple, fast one-pan meal featuring chicken, tortellini, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and vibrant pesto, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup tortellini
- 1 cup asparagus, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup pesto sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a little olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add them to the hot skillet. Cook until golden and done, about 6–7 minutes per side.
- Add the chopped asparagus and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook 3–4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Boil the tortellini following the package instructions.
- Drain the tortellini and put it in the skillet with the chicken and vegetables. Add the pesto sauce and stir to combine. Heat everything for 2–3 minutes so the flavors mix.
- Serve hot and enjoy your Mediterranean-style dinner.
Notes
Pound chicken to even thickness for even cooking. Use fresh asparagus for the best taste; you can swap for green beans if you prefer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: one-pan meal, chicken, tortellini, pesto, quick dinner, Mediterranean