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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Jerelin Reyes
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Believe onaiwu
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was dry and tough, and the pesto sauce was bland. I ended up throwing the whole thing away.
D'vanae Wood
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use store-bought pesto to save time. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Shadeyah Higgins
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful without being overpowering. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mohammad Umer
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add some extra vegetables like spinach or mushrooms, and it's always a hit with my guests.
Niraj Chauhan
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up. The chicken was moist and tender, and the pesto sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
AKRAM MOHAMMED
[email protected]This dish was okay. The chicken was cooked well, but the tortellini was a little mushy. The pesto sauce was good, but I've had better.
chy Faruk
[email protected]Meh.
Jim Nasro
[email protected]Not bad, but not amazing. The chicken was a bit dry and the pesto sauce lacked flavor. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Niyomana Benitha
[email protected]Easy and delicious! I used store-bought pesto and it still tasted great. The chicken and tortellini cooked evenly in the sauce. I served it with a side of garlic bread and it was a perfect meal.
Gareth Sowter
[email protected]This tortellini dish was a hit! The chicken was tender and juicy, the pesto sauce was flavorful and creamy, and the tortellini cooked perfectly. I added some extra vegetables like broccoli and zucchini, and it turned out even better. Definitely a kee