Pesto Chicken Tortollini Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Pesto Chicken Tortellini Salad is a quick and easy meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Featuring tender cheese-filled tortellini, juicy bites of cooked chicken breast, and a vibrant medley of cherry tomatoes and baby spinach, this salad is brought to life with a rich basil pesto dressing. Sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and optional pine nuts for a nutty crunch, this dish strikes the perfect balance between indulgent and wholesome. Ready in just 25 minutes, it can be served warm for a comforting dinner or chilled as a refreshing cold salad. Packed with protein, fresh vegetables, and bold Italian-inspired flavors, this easy-to-make Pesto Chicken Tortellini Salad is sure to become your new favorite go-to.
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Ingredients
- 16 oz Cheese tortellini
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cups Basil pesto
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tbsp Pine nuts (optional)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions (usually 7-9 minutes). Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
Step 2
While the tortellini is cooking, dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and halve the cherry tomatoes.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, diced chicken, cherry tomatoes, and baby spinach.
Step 4
Add the basil pesto and olive oil to the bowl, and gently toss everything together to evenly coat the ingredients.
Step 5
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust quantities as desired.
Step 6
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and pine nuts (if using) on top.
Step 7
Serve immediately as a warm salad, or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to serve as a cold salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1311.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2773.1 |
| Total Fat 132.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 39.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g | |
| Cholesterol 508.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3892.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 189.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 15.6g | |
| Protein 200.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1714.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1373.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories