Name: Chicken Pesto Tortellini Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken; 1 cup prepared pesto (store-bought or homemade, see below for recipe); 1- 10 oz package Tortellini; Lemon wedges, for serving; Greens and fruit for serving, optional. I love massaging kale in EVOO and lemon, s+p or tossing spinach with the same! So simple and yummy.; 3/4 cup olive oil; 2 cups tightly packed basil leaves; 4-5 cloves garlic, depending on your preference; 3/4 cup parmesan; 1/2 cup pine nuts; Juice of 2 small lemons; Salt and pepper, to taste

Chicken Pesto Tortellini Salad

chicken and pesto tortellini salad in a white bowl with fresh fruit and salad

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Author: Lindsay Cola (Tippens)
Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 10
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 3-4 1x
Category: Lunch
Method: Stove Top
Cuisine: Healthy

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup prepared pesto (store-bought or homemade, see below for recipe)
1- 10 oz package Tortellini
Lemon wedges, for serving
Greens and fruit for serving, optional. I love massaging kale in EVOO and lemon, s+p or tossing spinach with the same! So simple and yummy.

Basil Pesto: (if you want to make your own!)

3/4 cup olive oil
2 cups tightly packed basil leaves
4-5 cloves garlic, depending on your preference
3/4 cup parmesan
1/2 cup pine nuts
Juice of 2 small lemons
Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

If you are making your own pesto, add all ingredients to blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Combine shredded chicken, cooked tortellini, basil pesto, lemon juice, salt and pepper and toss to combine. Serve over prepared kale or spinach with a side of fresh fruit! Enjoy!!

Find it online: https://www.tippsinthekitch.com/chicken-pesto-tortellini-salad/