Description
Warm Balsamic Chicken Tortellini Salad combines tender chicken and cheesy tortellini with fresh veggies, creating a satisfying and easy meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh asparagus
- Shredded carrots
- Grape tomatoes
- Cheese tortellini
- Olive oil
- Italian dressing
- Balsamic vinegar
- Honey
- Crushed red chili pepper flakes
- Salt
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions and set aside.
- Mix Italian dressing, balsamic vinegar, honey, and chili flakes in a bowl.
- Sauté chicken in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add dressing mixture to the chicken; cook briefly to coat.
- Stir in asparagus and sauté until tender.
- Add shredded carrots and grape tomatoes, mixing with the tortellini.
- Toss everything together with remaining dressing; garnish and serve warm.
Notes
Fresh ingredients enhance flavor; consider shopping at a farmer’s market.
Modify the recipe by being mindful of the chicken’s cooking time to avoid dryness.
For enhanced flavor, store the dressing in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg