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Easy Creamy Chicken Pesto Tortellini - Delicious, super easy dinner with creamy, cheesy tortellini, basil pesto, chicken and spinach.

Easy Creamy Chicken Pesto Tortellini

Katerina | Diethood
Delicious, super easy dinner with creamy, cheesy tortellini, basil pesto, chicken and spinach.
Servings : 4 Serves
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package 9 ounces Buitoni Three Cheese Tortellini
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/3 cup Buitoni Pesto with Basil
  • 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 4 ounces 1/3 less fat cream cheese cut up in a few chunks
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 12 ounces cooked chicken breasts diced
  • 1 bag 10 ounces baby spinach
  • 4 slices fresh mozzarella optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil ribbons for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook tortellini according to the directions on the package.
  • In the meantime, heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet.
  • Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  • Stir in pesto.
  • Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Whisk in the cut up cream cheese; add parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, and continue to whisk until you get a creamy sauce.
  • Stir in the chicken and spinach; cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until chicken is heated through and spinach is wilted.
  • Drain the tortellini and add to the skillet; slowly stir to coat.
  • Garnish with fresh basil ribbons and serve.
  • *IF adding the mozzarella cheese; layer the slices over the top of the tortellini mixture and broil in the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, or until cheese on top is melted.
  • Garnish with basil ribbons and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 540 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35 g | Protein: 42 g | Fat: 25 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Cholesterol: 115 mg | Sodium: 650 mg | Potassium: 704 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 7260 IU | Vitamin C: 20.6 mg | Calcium: 288 mg | Iron: 4.8 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: easy chicken recipe, pesto pasta recipe