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Spring and Summer DINNER: One-Pan Pesto Chicken, Tortellini, and Veggies, Asparagus, Tomatoes

4 Reasons to Love Pesto Chicken Dinner


  • Author: Melissa
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple one-pan dinner featuring pesto chicken, tortellini, asparagus, and tomatoes.


Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 (9 ounce) package cheese tortellini
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large oven-safe skillet, toss chicken, tortellini, asparagus, and tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bake for 20 minutes.
  4. Stir in pesto.
  5. Bake for another 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tortellini is tender.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can substitute other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.
  • Adjust cooking time based on your oven.
  • For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American