High Protein Tortellini with Pesto
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this High Protein Tortellini with Pesto—a perfect fusion of hearty, nutritious, and flavorful ingredients. Featuring tender, protein-packed cheese-filled tortellini and a vibrant homemade pesto made from fresh basil, baby spinach, and Parmesan cheese, this dish is as wholesome as it is delicious. Tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes and succulent diced chicken breast, it creates a balanced meal that’s ready in just 25 minutes. Ideal for busy nights, this recipe combines creamy, zesty, and nutty flavors, delivering a restaurant-quality meal that’s easy to prepare. Perfect for health-conscious food lovers, this dish is satisfying, colorful, and sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz High-protein cheese-filled tortellini
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup Baby spinach
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 cup Pine nuts
- 2 whole Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 1 cup Cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the high-protein tortellini and cook according to the package instructions (usually about 6-8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, prepare the pesto sauce. In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, baby spinach, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic cloves, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
With the food processor running, slowly stream in the olive oil until the mixture forms a smooth pesto sauce. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, diced chicken breast, and halved cherry tomatoes.
Pour the pesto sauce over the tortellini mixture and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of pine nuts if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2975 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 187.8 g | 241% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.0 g | 215% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 3822 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 174.7 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.5 g | ||
| Protein | 164.2 g | 328% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1255 mg | 97% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 2192 mg | 47% | |
*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.
