Description
A vibrant, creamy one-pan meal combining juicy chicken, cheesy tortellini, and fresh garden vegetables in a rich basil pesto sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts, bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced half-moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sear chicken until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and zucchini, sautéing until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Stir in basil pesto and heavy cream until combined and simmering.
- Fold in tortellini and cherry tomatoes gently.
- Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat, let rest for 2 minutes, and garnish with parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American