Name: Chicken and Tortellini Pesto Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Olive oil - 2 tablespoons; Chicken breast, cubed - 1 ½ pounds; Salt and ground black pepper to taste - 1 ½ pounds; Chicken broth - ½ cup; Prepared pesto - ½ cup; Heavy cream - ½ cup; Parmesan cheese, divided - 1 cup; Baby spinach - 1 cup; Cherry tomatoes, halved - ½ cup; Refrigerated cheese tortellini - 1 (16 ounce) package

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10 min.

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Ingredients for - Chicken and Tortellini Pesto Skillet

1. Olive oil - 2 tablespoons

2. Chicken breast, cubed - 1 ½ pounds

3. Salt and ground black pepper to taste - 1 ½ pounds

4. Chicken broth - ½ cup

5. Prepared pesto - ½ cup

6. Heavy cream - ½ cup

7. Parmesan cheese, divided - 1 cup

8. Baby spinach - 1 cup

9. Cherry tomatoes, halved - ½ cup

10. Refrigerated cheese tortellini - 1 (16 ounce) package

How to cook deliciously - Chicken and Tortellini Pesto Skillet

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

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.