Tortelloni Pesto Primavera w/Chicken

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:37:37 GMT

Step 1

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil.

Step 2

Meanwhile, finely grate Parmesan.

Step 3

Trim and discard ends from squash, halve lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4 inch half-moons. Halve Tomato lengthwise, then cut into 1/2 inch pieces.

Step 4

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

In a medium pan, heat 2 tsp of olive oil on medium-high until hot.

Step 6

Add the Seasoned chicken in an even layer. Cook without stirring 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Step 7

Add squash and a pinch of salt, then cook, stirring, until lightly golden, 2-3 minutes. Add tomatoes, cook, stirring until squash is tender, 1-2 minutes more.

Step 8

Add tortelloni to saucepan with boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dented, 2-3 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain and return to pot.

Step 9

Stir in Pesto and 2 tbs of reserve pasta water, tossing to coat. If too dry, add additional tbs pasta water at a time as needed.

Step 10

Add chicken, squash and tomatoes to the pot with Pesto and tortelloni, toss to combine, season with salt to taste.

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