Description
A quick, bright Mediterranean dinner featuring tender chicken, cheese‑filled tortellini, crisp asparagus, and sweet cherry tomatoes tossed in aromatic basil pesto. Ready in 30 minutes, this one‑pan meal delivers protein, vegetables, and comforting carbs for a balanced, family‑friendly plate that feels both wholesome and indulgent. Perfect for busy weeknights and meal‑prep enthusiasts seeking flavor without fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups tortellini
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced
- 1 cup asparagus, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sun‑dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add asparagus and cherry tomatoes; sauté for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in sun‑dried tomatoes and basil pesto; mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Add cooked tortellini to the skillet, toss to combine, heat through, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- reserve a splash of pasta cooking water and add it to the skillet with the pesto. Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Pesto Chicken and Tortellini with Asparagus and Tomatoes, easy chicken pasta, Mediterranean chicken dinner, quick weeknight meals, pesto pasta recipe, healthy chicken tortellini, asparagus chicken recipe, tomato basil pesto dish