Warm Tortelloni Chicken Salad Recipes

CHICKEN AND TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the Vinaigrette: Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a large jar or measuring cup. Shake (or whisk) until completely combined. Set aside.
• Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper on all sides, to taste. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in the skillet and allow the chicken to cook on one side, undisturbed, for at least 6-7 minutes. Flip, and cook the chicken for about 6-8 more minutes, or until it is nicely browned on both sides and cooked through.
• The chicken is cooked through when the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F, or when juices run clear.
• When the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the skillet and place it on a cutting board to rest.
• Prepare the Tortellini: Cook the tortellini in a large saucepot according to package instructions. Drain.
• While the tortellini cooks, dice the chicken into bite-size pieces.
• Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, gently combine diced chicken, cooked tortellini, spinach, onion, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta cheese. Pour about ¼ cup vinaigrette over the salad (or more, to taste). Reserve remaining vinaigrette.*
• Cover and refrigerate salad until ready to serve. You can prepare this dish up to 1 day in advance. Stir in the chopped fresh basil just before serving.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the tortellini according to the package directions, drain and set aside in a large bowl.
• Combine Italian dressing, balsamic vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes and whisk together in a small bow, or shake in a sealed jar. Set aside,
• Meanwhile, melt the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken breast, season with salt and pepper and cover. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through.
• Add 1/4 cup sauce to the chicken and bring to a boil. Simmer for a minute, turning the chicken to make sure it coats all sides. Add the chicken to the cooked tortellini and toss.
• Add chopped asparagus to the pan. Cook through for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, and add the carrots. Cook until vegetables tender, but still a little crunchy!
• Add the cooked vegetables and the sliced grape tomatoes to the chicken and tortellini, then add the rest of the sauce to the pan. Simmer and cook down for just a minute or two until it thickens up. Gently toss with the pasta, chicken and veggies. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired, and serve immediately.

WARM TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions; add the broccoli for the last 5 minutes of cooking (you will probably be adding it the same time you add the pasta).
• Combine cheese, peppers and dressing in a large bowl.
• Drain pasta and broccoli; add to the other ingredients in the bowl and toss.

CHICKEN TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the tortellini according to the package directions; drain, rinse with cold water, drain again.
• In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch dressing mix; mix well.
• Add the tortellini, chicken, roasted peppers, scallions, and basil; toss until well combined.
• Cover and chill until ready to serve (takes about 2 hours to chill).