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Chicken Spinach Pesto Pasta

Name: Chicken Spinach Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 57 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®)

Rating: 4.91 stars

11 Ratings
9 Reviews
11 Photos

My wife and I invented this while in Cinque Terre, Italy.

By Kenneth DeBaeremaeker

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Recipe Summary

prep:

30 mins

cook:

27 mins

total:

57 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 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.

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Step 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.
Step 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.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

775 calories; protein 40.2g; carbohydrates 64.1g; fat 42.7g; cholesterol 97.8mg; sodium 979.5mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (9)

Most helpful positive review

Nancy W.

06/26/2018

This was exactly what I was looking for. I had chicken tortellini and homemade pesto. It came out great but I did make a few changes. I used a box of frozen broccoli because I didn't have spinach or kale. Instead of tomato I used sliced red pepper. It was yummy and I would definitely make it again. It works well with whatever you have on hand besides the chicken tortellini and pesto... Read More

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11 Ratings

5 star values: 10
4 star values: 1
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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HollyBama

01/22/2020

So yummy! I used 1/2 the pesto and added a splash of wine as suggested and it was delicious. My whole family loved it! Read More

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redveeder

08/14/2019

I loved this. The chicken alone is great and when added to the veggies and pesto is even better. My tortellini came out a bit soft and lacked flavor so next time I will cook it less and mix it in with the chicken/pesto mix in the bowl rather than place the chicken/pesto on top of the tortellini. Also, there are plenty of homemade pesto recipes in here and so simple - so try these rather than the pesto in a jar. This was great and easy! Read More

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Nancy W.

06/25/2018

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Julie Dravis

03/26/2019

I made this tonight and substituted sliced Italian sausage for the chicken. I also added a little dash of red wine with the lemon juice. The whole family loved it! Read More

Christine Hanna

11/27/2017

Happened to have all the ingredients but tomato and kale. Very good flavor profile for Read More

jackie

01/19/2019

It was great I used 1/2 Pesto and it was still good Read More

Twyla Osler

03/26/2017

I will definitely make this again! I didn't have kale so omitted it and also only had half of a jar of pesto. This came out beautifully seasoned and very flavorful! Super quick to make but tastes like you spent a lot of time. Read More

Jim Coan

09/22/2018

Came up with this Idea and then searched for similar. Mine was Kale. Garlic butter. spaghetti. Italian sausage. OMG best meal ever had and not a veg fan and never had Kale before Family loved it Read More

Moki Smudgemuffin

12/05/2016

I forgot to buy a tomato but other than that I made this recipe as directed. I think I actually would prefer this dish without the pesto or at least with half the amount. It's not that I don't like pesto but its flavor can be rather overpowering. I will try this next time without it as I think this is a pretty good dish. With salad and bread this makes 6 servings. Read More

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Chicken Spinach Pesto Pasta

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 775.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 81 %

carbohydrates: 21 %

dietary fiber: 30 %

sugars:

fat: 66 %

saturated fat: 66 %

cholesterol: 33 %

vitamin a iu: 105 %

niacin equivalents: 62 %

vitamin b6: 25 %

vitamin c: 98 %

folate: 17 %

calcium: 50 %

iron: 21 %

magnesium: 25 %

potassium: 19 %

sodium: 39 %

thiamin: 12 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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HollyBama

01/22/2020

So yummy! I used 1/2 the pesto and added a splash of wine as suggested and it was delicious. My whole family loved it!

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redveeder

08/14/2019

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Nancy W.

06/25/2018

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Julie Dravis

03/26/2019

I made this tonight and substituted sliced Italian sausage for the chicken. I also added a little dash of red wine with the lemon juice. The whole family loved it!

Christine Hanna

11/27/2017

Happened to have all the ingredients but tomato and kale. Very good flavor profile for

jackie

01/19/2019

It was great I used 1/2 Pesto and it was still good

Twyla Osler

03/26/2017

Jim Coan

09/22/2018

Came up with this Idea and then searched for similar. Mine was Kale. Garlic butter. spaghetti. Italian sausage. OMG best meal ever had and not a veg fan and never had Kale before Family loved it

Moki Smudgemuffin