Description
This Warm Balsamic Chicken Tortellini Salad is bursting with flavor and colors! Enjoy this delightful dish with tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and delicious cheese tortellini—perfect for a quick dinner or healthy meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 pound asparagus
- 3/4 cup shredded carrots
- 3/4 cup grape tomatoes, sliced
- 1 20-ounce package cheese tortellini
- Fresh minced basil (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions and keep warm in a large bowl.
- Mix the Italian dressing, balsamic vinegar, honey, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a pan, season chicken with salt, and cook until golden brown.
- Pour some dressing over the cooked chicken and let it glaze briefly.
- Sauté the asparagus until bright green, then add the carrots and cook until tender.
- Combine the tortellini, chicken, sautéed vegetables, and remaining dressing in a large bowl; toss gently.
- Garnish with minced basil before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for a few hours or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the microwave for about 1-2 minutes before serving again.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg