Description
Chicken Caprese Tortellini Pasta Salad is a colorful and delicious dish that delights your palate with tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and fresh Caprese staples like basil and cherry tomatoes. Perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight meals, this pasta salad bursts with flavor in every bite. Easy to make and customizable, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- Chop basil into thin strips and halve cherry tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked tortellini, sliced chicken, chopped basil, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar; toss gently.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg