Description
This one-pan chicken and tortellini skillet is bursting with color, texture, and flavor! Juicy chicken thighs, crisp asparagus, sun-dried and cherry tomatoes, and cheesy tortellini come together in a bright basil pesto sauce. Quick to make and full of garden-fresh goodness, it’s a dinner win any night of the week.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced into strips
Salt, to taste
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped and drained of oil
1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed and cut in half
1/4 cup basil pesto (or more to taste)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (yellow and red), halved
1 cup uncooked tortellini
Instructions
-
Cook the Chicken
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken strips and half of the chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Season with salt and cook for 5–10 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside. -
Sauté the Asparagus
In the same skillet with the remaining oil, add asparagus and the rest of the sun-dried tomatoes. Season with salt and cook for another 5–10 minutes, until asparagus is tender but still crisp. Transfer to a serving plate. -
Boil the Tortellini
Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. -
Combine Chicken and Pesto
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add basil pesto and stir over low to medium heat for 1–2 minutes until warmed and coated. -
Finish with Tomatoes and Tortellini
Add the cooked tortellini and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Stir to combine, adding more pesto if desired. Taste and adjust salt as needed. -
Serve and Enjoy
Plate the tortellini mixture alongside or over the sautéed asparagus and serve warm.
Notes
-
Pasta Tip: Use fresh or frozen tortellini—both work well. Just cook according to the package instructions.
-
Veggie Variation: Substitute green beans or broccolini for asparagus if preferred.
-
Extra Creaminess: Stir in a splash of cream or grated Parmesan cheese for a richer sauce.
-
Make Ahead: All components can be prepped in advance for a fast weeknight assembly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan / Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired