Creamy Pesto Chicken Tortellini with Broccoli and Grape Tomatoes
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By Leta Reed
Creamy Pesto Chicken Tortellini with Broccoli and Grape Tomatoes
18 steps
Prep:10minCook:20min
Updated at: Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:37:55 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
47
Low
Glycemic Load
17
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories679.3 kcal (34%)
Total Fat42.8 g (61%)
Carbs36.7 g (14%)
Sugars2.7 g (3%)
Protein38.4 g (77%)
Sodium754.5 mg (38%)
Fiber3.2 g (11%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

2 cupsbroccoli
cut into small florets

2chicken breasts
diced

1 x 9 ozcheese tortellini
package

1 cupgrape tomatoes
halved

1 x 5.2 ozBoursin cheese
package, Garlic & Herb flavor works well

2 Tbspolive oil

¼ cuppesto

salt

pepper
to taste

¼ tspred pepper flakes
optional

¼ cuppasta water
reserved, if needed to thin the sauce
Instructions
Step 1
• Cook the Tortellini & Broccoli:
Step 2
• Boil a pot of salted water and cook the tortellini according to package instructions.
Step 3
• In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli to the boiling water.
Step 4
• Drain and set aside, reserving ¼ cup pasta water if needed.
Step 5
• Cook the Chicken:
Step 6
• Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 7
• Add diced chicken, season with salt & pepper, and cook until golden brown and fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
Step 8
• Sauté the Tomatoes:
Step 9
• In the same skillet, add another 1 tbsp olive oil and the grape tomatoes.
Step 10
• Sauté for about 2 minutes, just until they start to soften.
Step 11
• Make the Sauce:
Step 12
• Reduce heat to low and stir in the Boursin cheese and pesto, letting it melt into a creamy sauce.
Step 13
• If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
Step 14
• Combine Everything:
Step 15
• Add the cooked chicken, tortellini, and broccoli to the skillet.
Step 16
• Toss everything together until well coated in the creamy pesto sauce.
Step 17
• Serve & Enjoy:
Step 18
• Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired. Serve warm!
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