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Chicken Pesto Tortellini Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 boneless chicken breasts
2 Tbsp oil
1 large package refrigerated tortellini
1 10 oz jar prepared pesto
½ c heavy cream
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Directions:
In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Use kitchen shears to cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Add chicken to heated oil. Cook until lightly golden on all sides.

While the chicken is cooking, bring 8 cups of water to boil in a stock pot. Once boiling add tortellini. Boil, uncovered for 6 minutes. Drain. Pour tortellini into a serving bowl.

Add cooked chicken, pesto, cream, tomatoes and one generous handful of Parmesan cheese to pasta. Stir until pesto is evenly distributed. Serve with additional cheese for sprinkling.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 min
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is the best, fast weeknight dinner!

 

 

 

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