Quick & Easy Chicken Pesto Tortellini Skillet — A Gourmet Weeknight Delight
This quick and easy chicken pesto tortellini skillet is a gourmet weeknight delight, perfect for busy evenings. Enjoy tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and a flavorful pesto cream sauce.
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 19 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup prepared basil pesto
- 1/4 cup heavy cream optional
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through (5-7 minutes). Remove chicken and set aside.
- Pour chicken broth into the same skillet and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to deglaze.
- Add tortellini to the simmering broth and cook according to package directions (usually 3-5 minutes) until tender.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the pesto and heavy cream (if using), and cook for another 1-2 minutes until heated through and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal. Feel free to adjust the amount of pesto and cream to your taste. For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the chicken.