Chicken Pesto Mushroom Tortellini Food

CHICKEN AND TORTELLINI PESTO SKILLET

Chicken and Tortellini Pesto Skillet image

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

Provided by My Hot Southern Mess

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Saute 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 of Parmesan cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 143.4 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 43.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 834.8 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CHICKEN & CHEESE TORTELLINI ALFREDO

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I first taste the wonderful combination of Alfredo sauce and pesto at a restaurant, and that inspired me to add all kinds of different flavors to Alfredo sauce. The basil pesto is still my favorite and I've used that combination in this amazing dinner. Let your company be impressed and don't tell them how easy it was to make.-Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce
1/4 cup prepared pesto
2 packages (10 ounces each) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and red pepper in oil and butter until tender. Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven over medium heat, combine Alfredo sauce and pesto. Stir in the chicken, artichokes and olives. Cook over medium heat until heated through., Drain tortellini; add to chicken mixture with tomato. Gently toss to coat. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 1004mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

TORTELLINI WITH CHICKEN AND PESTO

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Provided by Nicholas Puniello

Categories Chicken Garlic Pasta Kid-Friendly Parmesan Basil Bon Appétit Boston Massachusetts Small Plates

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 large bunches fresh basil (about 4 cups loosely packed leaves)
2/3 cup olive oil
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 pound fresh cheese tortellini
2 cups diced cooked chicken
Additional grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Puree first 5 ingredients in processor until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Transfer to small bowl. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface of pesto to seal. Cover; chill.)
Cook tortellini in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
Combine tortellini, chicken and 1 cup pesto in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Toss until mixture is heated through, adding reserved cooking water and additional pesto by tablespoonfuls until sauce coats pasta. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Pass additional Parmesan.

PESTO MUSHROOM CHICKEN

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My husband is an avid hunter, so we enjoy lots of game, But when I cook chicken, this is the recipe I turn to. Pesto, cheese and mushrooms make it special. -Jennifer Tomlinson, Hamilton, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
Salt and pepper to taste
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

Steps:

Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil for 5-10 minutes on each side or until juices run clear., Meanwhile, for pesto, combine the basil, nuts, garlic, salt and Parmesan cheese in a blender or food processor; cover and process until well blended. While processing, gradually add remaining oil in a stream. Spoon over chicken. Top each with a slice of mozzarella. Sprinkle mushrooms around chicken. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and mushrooms are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 31g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 484mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.