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 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.
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.
GRILLED CHICKEN AND TORTELLINI WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER CREAM
Dinner ready in 30 minutes! Enjoy this grilled chicken and tortellini with roasted red pepper cream - a delicious meal made using frozen broccoli.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook tortellini and broccoli as directed on tortellini package. Drain; return tortellini and broccoli to saucepan.
- Meanwhile, puree 1/3 cup roasted peppers in blender. Add Alfredo sauce; blend until mixed.
- Add Alfredo sauce mixture, chicken and 2 tablespoons roasted peppers to tortellini and broccoli in saucepan; mix well. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Spoon into ungreased shallow 1 to 1 1/2-quart casserole. In small bowl, combine butter and bread crumbs; mix well. Sprinkle over top.
- Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 990 mg, Sugar 5 g
GRILLED CHICKEN AND TORTELLINI SALAD
Make and share this Grilled Chicken and Tortellini Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lvs2Cook
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place chicken in a ziplock bag, pour entire bottle of Italian dressing over the chicken and marinate in the refrigerator overnight. Turn the bag several times.
- Drain the chicken and discard marinade. Grill for 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked and no pink remains. Remove from grill and cut into bite-size pieces.
- While chicken is grilling, heat water and cook tortellini until tender but still firm ~ about 8 to 10 minutes. If using frozen, cook according to package directions.
- Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly.
- In a large salad bowl, combine mayo, eggs, red pepper, tomatoes, salt and pepper, chicken, and tortellini and mix until well combined. Add additional mayo if necessary to reach desired consistency.
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
TORTELLINI ALFREDO WITH GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS
An out-of-this-world Alfredo sauce over cheese tortellini that won't sit too heavy in your stomach.
Provided by Ken
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Place chicken in a bowl and add oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, kosher salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the centers and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the grill and allow to cool.
- Meanwhile, 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. Drain and set aside; keep warm.
- Slice chicken breast into bite-size pieces.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cream and heat to room temperature, about 3 minutes more. Stir in Parmesan cheese and allow to melt, 2 to 3 minutes. Add Italian seasoning and pepper. Bring to a slow boil for about 1 minute before tossing in cooked tortellini and grilled chicken breast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 156.9 mg, Fat 36.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 20.2 g, Sodium 639 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
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.
CHICKEN TORTELLINI SKILLET
Dinner's on the table in no time with this tasty chicken and pasta recipe from Chandra Benjamin of Eden Prairie, Minnesota. "I'm a graduate student and live alone, so the recipes I make are inexpensive and make just a few servings," Chandra notes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until juices run clear. , Drain tortellini; add to skillet. Stir in spaghetti sauce. Sprinkle with cheese. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 767mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
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