CREAMY TORTELLINI SALAD WITH CHICKEN, BACON, AND RANCH DRESSING
When I moved to Oklahoma, I discovered a pizza called "chicken bacon ranch" and this pasta salad is a nod to the flavors in the pizza. If desired, marinate chicken in ranch dressing, and grill chicken to bump up the flavor.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Pasta by Shape Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes. Run tortellini under cold water and drain. Store in the refrigerator until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
- Stir ranch dressing and milk together in a large bowl. Add chilled pasta, cooked chicken, mozzarella, bacon, green onions, and parsley.
- Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 104.5 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 881.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
CHICKEN & TORTELLINI SPINACH SALAD
Not only is this attractive salad easy to make, but it is, delicious, light and filling as well.-Michelle Ashton, St. Johns, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the spinach, chicken, onion, cranberries and feta cheese. Drain pasta. Cool for 5 minutes. Add to spinach mixture., For vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, tomato paste, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Pour over spinach mixture; gently toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 820mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TORTELLINI CHICKEN SALAD
You can substitute any type of cheese tortellini. Since this salad needs to chill, plan ahead.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, chicken, olives, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 1024mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
CHEESY CHICKEN TORTELLINI
What's not to love when you combine tortellini, chicken, and broccoli in a flavorful sauce made with chicken broth, milk, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese? This dinner is a true kid-pleaser!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until no longer pink; remove from skillet, and keep warm.
- In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; add broccoli. Cook and stir over medium heat about 3 minutes or until broccoli is bright green. Add garlic to skillet; cook about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and tortellini. Heat to simmering; cook 3 minutes. Stir in milk, cream cheese, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cream cheese is melted; stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Add chicken back to skillet; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 600 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g
GRILLED CHICKEN AND TORTELLINI SALAD
The ingredients in this recipe combine to make one fabulous summer dish. With the grilled chicken and tortellini, it's hearty enough to be a light summer dinner. The frozen tortellini adds just enough cheese to the salad. Sun-dried tomatoes and Italian dressing give the salad a ton of flavor. It's a universal meal everyone will...
Provided by Peggy O'Brien
Categories Pasta
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Marinade chicken in herb mix in a Ziploc bag. Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and water. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
- 2. Grill chicken, turning every 2 minutes for a total of 12 minutes.
- 3. Boil tortellini pasta per instructions, add a small amount of olive oil to water and boil approx 7 minutes - drain well.
- 4. Toss a small amount of olive oil in pasta to prevent sticking.
- 5. Cut julienned strips of sun-dried tomatoes into smaller pieces.
- 6. Toast the pine nuts. Place pine nuts in a pan in a single layer over medium heat. Constantly stir until fragrant and golden brown (about 7-8 minutes). Quickly transfer to a plate so they don't burn.
- 7. Add pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts to the tortellini.
- 8. And add zesty Italian salad dressing.
- 9. Add shaved Parmesan cheese.
- 10. You can also season salt and pepper to taste. Stir together.
- 11. Cut grilled chicken into bite-size strips.
- 12. Add grilled chicken to the pasta salad prior to serving.
- 13. Cut basil leaves into ribbons. First, roll the basil.
- 14. Then cut into ribbons. Basil is for garnish and adds additional flavor.
TORTELLINI & CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
My family loved this pasta salad right from the start, so these days I serve it a lot. When grilling season hits, I grill the chicken as a special treat. -Lee Reese, Rolla, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine chicken, onion, oil, garlic, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from heat., In a large bowl, combine salad mix, tomatoes, olives, tortellini and chicken mixture. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 601 calories, Fat 34g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 1539mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
CHICKEN AND TORTELLINI SALAD
Enjoy this cheesy chicken and pasta salad - perfect for a hearty dinner.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 2h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook tortellini as directed on package. Meanwhile, in container with tight-fitting lid, shake wine, tarragon, oil, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper until well mixed. Drain tortellini; rinse with cold water. In large bowl, combine tortellini and chicken. Add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Just before serving, add greens and bell pepper to tortellini mixture; toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 730 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
CHICKEN AND TORTELLINI SALAD
Children and adults love this simple-to-make Spring dinner salad. I made several changes to the original recipe which was printed in Bon Appetit (May, 1983).
Provided by ellie_
Categories Chicken
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine first 11 ingredients (chicken through green onion) in large salad bowl; toss.
- Mix mayonnaise, Parmesan and orange juice in small bowl.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Add optional garnish of orange sections and/or strawberry slices.
- If desired, serve on trimmed spinach leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 894.9, Fat 32.8, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 138.9, Sodium 941.8, Carbohydrate 105.7, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 32.7, Protein 49.2
CHICKEN AND TORTELLINI SALAD
Make and share this Chicken and Tortellini Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 12 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare tortellini according to package directions.
- Process olive oil and next 4 ingredients in a blender until smooth.
- Toss olive oil mixture with tortellini, chicken, and next 3 ingredients.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.7, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 21.5, Sodium 356.8, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 8.7
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