Chicken and Tortellini Pesto Skillet



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Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
30 mins

Total Time:
40 mins

Servings:
6


Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil
  • 1 ½poundschicken breast, cubed
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½cupchicken broth
  • ½cupprepared pesto
  • ½cupheavy cream
  • 1cupParmesan cheese, divided
  • 1cupbaby spinach
  • ½cupcherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1(16 ounce) packagerefrigerated cheese tortellini

  • Directions

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Sauté 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.

    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.

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



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    634 Calories
    35g Fat
    38g Carbs
    44g Protein

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