TORTELLINI WITH CHICKEN AND PESTO
Provided by Nicholas Puniello
Categories Chicken Garlic Pasta Kid-Friendly Parmesan Basil Bon Appétit Boston Massachusetts Small Plates
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Puree first 5 ingredients in processor until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Transfer to small bowl. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface of pesto to seal. Cover; chill.)
- Cook tortellini in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
- Combine tortellini, chicken and 1 cup pesto in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Toss until mixture is heated through, adding reserved cooking water and additional pesto by tablespoonfuls until sauce coats pasta. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Pass additional Parmesan.
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Judi Shannon
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Malik Faizi
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken in the fridge, and it worked perfectly in this recipe.
Md Ariful
[email protected]I was looking for a new tortellini recipe, and this one didn't disappoint. The pesto sauce was flavorful and creamy, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Lewis Dummet
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Leeann Cianteo
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves the combination of flavors.
Aryamanesh Audenaerde
[email protected]This is now my go-to recipe for tortellini. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Ranjith Ranjith
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tortellini, but this dish changed my mind. The pesto sauce was so good that I could have eaten it on its own.
your usual skate life
[email protected]The pesto sauce was amazing! I used fresh basil from my garden, and it really made the dish.
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[email protected]This recipe was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight. It was quick and easy to make, and my kids loved it!
Favour Spark
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how well this dish turned out. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pesto sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Roshan vlogs
[email protected]This tortellini with chicken and pesto dish was an absolute hit with my family! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the pesto sauce was incredibly flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make me