Chicken Spinach Pesto Pasta Recipe

Name: Chicken Spinach Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package tortellini; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 teaspoon chili powder; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 cups chopped mushrooms; 2 cups chopped spinach; 1 cup chopped kale; 1 tomato, chopped; 1 (8 ounce) jar pesto (such as Classico(R))

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) package tortellini
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon chili powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups chopped mushrooms
2 cups chopped spinach
1 cup chopped kale
1 tomato, chopped
1 (8 ounce) jar pesto (such as Classico(R))

1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini are tender, about 12 minutes. Drain.
2
Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; season with parsley, lemon juice, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir mushrooms, spinach, and kale into the skillet; cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat slightly and add tomato and pesto; cook and stir until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Serve over tortellini.

168

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) package tortellini, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Chicken Spinach Pesto Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Spinach Pesto Pasta

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