High Protein Tortellini with Pesto
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this hearty and flavorful High Protein Tortellini with Pesto! Featuring tender, cheese-filled tortellini fortified with extra protein, this recipe is the perfect way to refuel and satisfy your hunger. Tossed in a vibrant, homemade pesto made from fresh basil, baby spinach, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts, every bite bursts with herbaceous goodness. Juicy cherry tomatoes and diced cooked chicken add a satisfying mix of textures and nutrients, making it a well-rounded meal that’s both delicious and nourishing. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy families or anyone looking for a quick, protein-packed dinner idea. Serve with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan and pine nuts for an elegant finish!
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Ingredients
- 16 oz High-protein cheese-filled tortellini
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup Baby spinach
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 cup Pine nuts
- 2 whole Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 1 cup Cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the high-protein tortellini and cook according to the package instructions (usually about 6-8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
Step 2
Meanwhile, prepare the pesto sauce. In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, baby spinach, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic cloves, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
With the food processor running, slowly stream in the olive oil until the mixture forms a smooth pesto sauce. Set aside.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, diced chicken breast, and halved cherry tomatoes.
Step 5
Pour the pesto sauce over the tortellini mixture and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Step 6
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of pine nuts if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1108.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2974.7 |
| Total Fat 187.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 43.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 22.1g | |
| Cholesterol 386.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3822.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 174.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 14.5g | |
| Protein 164.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1254.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2191.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories