This was very good and very easy. Even my 3 year old twins were fans. I was too lazy to break out the grill, so I just sauteed the chicken and zucchini in a frying pan with a little evo. Worked great!
Grilled Chicken-and-Veggie Tortellini
Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford
This hearty Italian entree features grilled chicken and zucchini tossed with storebought cheese tortellini, pesto, chopped tomatoes, and Italian herb seasoning.
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Total:
Recipe from
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Recipe Time
Total:
32 Minutes
Ingredients
- 4 small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise (about 1 1/4 lb.)
- 2 skinned and boned chicken breasts (13 oz.)
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground Italian herb seasoning
- 1 (19-oz.) package frozen cheese-filled tortellini
- 1 (7-oz.) container refrigerated reduced-fat pesto
- 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- Garnish: grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation
- 1. Preheat grill to 300° to 350° (medium) heat. Sprinkle zucchini and chicken with seasoning.
- 2. Grill zucchini and chicken at the same time, covered with grill lid. Grill zucchini 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until tender. Grill chicken 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from grill; let stand 10 minutes.
- 3. Meanwhile, prepare tortellini according to package directions.
- 4. Coarsely chop chicken and zucchini. Toss tortellini with pesto, tomatoes, chicken, and zucchini. Serve immediately. Garnish, if desired.
- Note: We tested with McCormick Italian Herb Seasoning Grinder.
Grilled Chicken-and-Veggie Tortellini Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Kid-Friendly, Quick/Easy, Entertaining, Family
- CUISINE: Italian
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Pasta, Vegetables, Poultry
- COOKING METHOD: Grill
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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