Chicken and Tortellini Pesto Skillet

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Chicken and Tortellini Pesto Skillet

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 ½ pounds chicken breast

cubed

salt and ground black pepper to taste

½ cup chicken broth

½ cup prepared pesto

½ cup heavy cream

1 cup Parmesan cheese

divided

1 cup baby spinach

½ cup cherry tomatoes

halved

1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Saute until chicken is cooked through and has browned 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from skillet and transfer to a bowl; cover to keep warm. Set aside.

Step 2

Deglaze pan with chicken broth over medium heat scraping up any browned bits. Stir in pesto and heavy cream. Cook until thickened 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Add in spinach and tomatoes. Cook until spinach begins to wilt 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add tortellini and cooked chicken and continue cooking until bubbly and hot 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese and serve.

Nutritional Information

Chicken and Tortellini Pesto Skillet

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 633.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 43.5g 87%

Carbohydrates: 38g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 2.7g 11%

Sugars: 2.1g

Fat: 34.5g 53%

Saturated Fat: 14.1g 70%

Cholesterol: 143.4mg 48%

Vitamin A Iu: 1121.9IU 22%

Niacin Equivalents: 16.5mg 127%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 32%

Vitamin C: 5.9mg 10%

Folate: 22mcg 6%

Calcium: 324.8mg 33%

Iron: 1.9mg 10%

Magnesium: 44.6mg 16%

Potassium: 347.9mg 10%

Sodium: 834.8mg 33%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 310.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.