Description
Looking for the best Pesto Chicken Tortellini Skillet recipe This quick and easy dish is a simple healthy dinner idea made in one pan with tender chicken creamy pesto and soft tortellini Perfect for busy weeknights casual gatherings meal prep or last minute meals This skillet recipe delivers bold flavor with minimal cleanup and effort Save this best chicken tortellini idea for stress free cooking anytime
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 20 oz cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken seasoned with salt and pepper and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in garlic and tomatoes and cook until fragrant and softened.
- Add tortellini and enough water to cover then simmer until tender.
- Reduce heat and stir in pesto and heavy cream until coated.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh tortellini for best texture.
- Add pasta water if sauce thickens too much.
- Finish with fresh basil if available.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg