Description
This Warm Balsamic Chicken Tortellini Salad combines savory chicken, fresh vegetables, and cheese tortellini for a quick, delicious meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 pound asparagus
- 3/4 cup shredded carrots
- 3/4 cup grape tomatoes, sliced
- 1 20-ounce package cheese tortellini
- Fresh minced basil (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook tortellini in salted boiling water for 3-5 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Whisk together Italian dressing, balsamic vinegar, honey, and chili flakes in a bowl.
- Sauté chicken in olive oil, adding salt, for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked.
- Add dressing to chicken and simmer for 1 minute before transferring chicken to the mixing bowl with tortellini.
- Sauté asparagus for 3 minutes in the same pan until tender, then add shredded carrots and grape tomatoes, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Combine sautéed veggies with chicken and tortellini, adding remaining dressing, and toss gently.
- Garnish with fresh basil, serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
For vegetarian option, skip the chicken and add chickpeas or grilled zucchini.
Make the dressing in advance and store in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg