This chicken and tortellini pesto skillet is a quick and easy recipe that combines tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and flavorful pesto for a delicious weeknight dinner. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a satisfying meal on the table in under 30 minutes. This skillet dish is perfect for busy evenings when you want a comforting meal that doesn't require a lot of effort. Give this recipe a try and savor the flavors of chicken, tortellini, and pesto in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup prepared pesto
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Directions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Return the skillet to the stove and add the cherry tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add the chicken broth to deglaze the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked tortellini, cooked chicken, and pesto. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve the chicken and tortellini pesto skillet hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
