Chicken Caesar Tortellini with Toasted Almonds
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistible Chicken Caesar Tortellini with Toasted Almonds, a creamy and comforting one-pan dish that’s ready in just 25 minutes! Featuring tender cheese-filled tortellini, juicy bites of cooked chicken, crisp baby spinach, and a luscious Caesar dressing, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of hearty and refreshing. The finishing touch? A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and golden, fragrant toasted almonds for a delightful crunch and nutty flavor. Perfect for busy nights, this easy-to-make recipe is loaded with protein and greens, making it a satisfying meal the whole family will love. Serve it warm for a restaurant-quality dining experience right at home! Keywords: chicken Caesar tortellini, toasted almonds, easy dinner recipe, quick pasta dish, creamy tortellini recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Cheese tortellini
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 1.5 cups Caesar dressing
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 0.25 cups Slivered almonds
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions, usually 7-9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
While the tortellini cooks, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the slivered almonds and toast, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes or until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the cooked chicken breast, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook for 2 minutes to warm the chicken.
Reduce heat to low and add the Caesar dressing to the skillet with the chicken. Stir to coat evenly and let it heat through for 1-2 minutes.
Add the cooked tortellini and baby spinach to the skillet. Gently toss everything together until the spinach wilts slightly and the tortellini is evenly coated in the sauce, about 2-3 minutes.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and toss lightly to combine.
Serve warm, garnished with the toasted almonds for a crunchy finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2344 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.0 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.7 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 439 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 6478 mg | 282% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 239.2 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.2 g | ||
| Protein | 176.0 g | 352% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1096 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 495 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
