Description
This Warm Balsamic Chicken Tortellini Salad combines chicken, cheese tortellini, and fresh veggies with a tangy dressing, creating a delightful meal that’s quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. Ideal 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 cheese tortellini in salted boiling water until al dente, about 7-9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together Italian dressing, balsamic vinegar, honey, and chili pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan, cook sliced chicken until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Add dressing mixture to the chicken, simmer for 1 minute, then transfer chicken to the bowl with tortellini.
- Sauté asparagus in the same pan for 3 minutes, add shredded carrots, then mix with the tortellini and chicken.
- Toss in grape tomatoes and drizzle remaining sauce, mixing gently before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
The salad can be made ahead; store components separately and mix before serving.
To avoid overcooking chicken, check for doneness at the thickest part, ensuring it is white throughout.
Experiment with different veggies like bell peppers or spinach to add additional flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg