Tortellini Chicken Salad With Sun Dried Tomatoes Food

TORTELLINI SALAD WITH SUN-DRIED-TOMATO AND BALSAMIC

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the tortellini. Place the peppers in a roasting pan and roast in preheated oven, checking every 15 minutes, and turning them with tongs until the skin is fully wrinkled and charred black. White the peppers are roasting, boil tortellini until al dente, drain, and set aside to cool. Put the charred peppers into a bowl filled with a couple of inches of ice water. Once cooled, you can then use your fingers to work quickly to slip off and discard the skins of the peppers while they are in the water. Transfer them to a plate, peel away any remnants of the charred skins, slice open and remove the stem and seeds, then julienne the peppers and set aside.
• Through the feed opening of a running blender, add scallions, garlic cloves, sun-dried tomatoes, and 1/2 cup of the fresh basil leaves (packed), reserving the rest of the basil. Add the vinegar and blend until a paste is formed, then leaving the blender running, add the olive oil in a slow steady stream allowing the mixture to emulsify. Season the dressing with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Julienne the rest of the basil (except for the sprigs for garnish). Toss with the tortellini, julienned red bell peppers, and dressing. Transfer to serving dish and decorate with reserved basil sprigs. Can be served at room temperature or chilled.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions to al dente. Drain and allow to cool, but do not run under water. (Mix in a little olive oil to prevent sticking and drying.)
• Meanwhile, marinate the sundried tomatoes and garlic in extra virgin olive oil. When tortellini have cooled enough to handle, add the arugula, onion, prosciutto, asiago cheese and the sundried tomato/garlic/olive oil mixture, mixing well and adding salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
• Allow to sit, covered and chilled for about an hour so flavors can blend.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place chicken in shallow baking dish, add chicken stock & white wine.
• Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• Add sun dried tomatoes to dish (sprinkle them around the chicken so they are soaking in the wine & broth.
• Return to oven & bake uncovered for an additional 10-20 minutes or until juices run clear.
• When chicken is fully cooked, remove to plate or cutting board & shred using two forks.
• Set chicken aside & chop softened tomatoes into 1/2 inch pieces.
• In medium bowl stir together mayonnaise, chopped tomatoes, salt & pepper, pine nuts, shallots & asiago cheese.
• Serve on a bed of fresh spinach leaves or sandwich chicken salad mixture & spinach between two slices of fresh bread.

CHICKEN W/ CHEESE TORTELLINI IN A SUN-DRIED TOMATO ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Boil tortellini according to package directions. Set aside.
• Cut chicken into bite size pieces. Sauté chicken in olive oil.
• When almost cooked through, add tomatoes, red onion, and garlic. Sauté a little more until onions are soft.
• Add the alfredo sauce and broccoli and heat until hot.
• Pour over tortellini. Delicious!

CHICKEN TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredient in a large bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

TORTELLINI WITH PESTO AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions.
• Drain and toss with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped basil and cheese.
• Serve hot or at room temperature.

TORTELLINI CHICKEN SALAD WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In serving bowl, combine pasta, chicken, artichokes, spinach, tomatoes, feta and onions.
• To make vinaigrette, puree the garlic, oregano, tomato paste, vinegar and salt & pepper in a food processor or blender.
• While processing, drizzle in olive oil to make a smooth emulsion.
• Toss enough dressing with salad to coat and stir to combine.
• May serve immediately or refrigerate.