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Chicken Tortellini Salad salad with spinach tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cubed cheese, and shredded chicken garnished with fresh parsley

Chicken Tortellini Salad

A vibrant, make-ahead Chicken Tortellini Salad loaded with tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, fresh tomatoes, and a flavorful pesto twist.
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Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: chicken salad, make ahead salad, picnic recipe, tortellini salad
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
chill time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 310kcal
Cost: $10

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cheese tortellini fresh or frozen, cooked al dente
  • 1 cup cooked chicken diced or shredded (use rotisserie or leftover chicken)
  • 4 oz mozzarella cheese cubed (bite-sized pieces)
  • ½ cup grape tomatoes halved (about 12 small tomatoes, fresh)
  • 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto heaping tablespoons, store-bought or homemade

Instructions

  • Cook the tortellini in boiling water until just tender.
  • Drain the tortellini and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cubed mozzarella, and halved tomatoes.
    Unmixed chicken tortellini pasta salad in a glass bowl with spinach tortellini, shredded chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, and cubed cheese
  • Add the cooled tortellini to the bowl and drizzle with the pesto.
  • Toss everything gently until the pesto evenly coats all ingredients.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
    A glass bowl filled with green tortellini pasta salad mixed with shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, and cubes of cheese, lightly coated in dressing.
  • Serve cold and enjoy immediately.

Notes

This salad is perfect for a sunny picnic or a quick weeknight dinner. The creamy pesto coats every bite, making each forkful satisfying and bright.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 310kcal (16%) | Carbohydrates: 28g (9%) | Protein: 18g (36%) | Fat: 15g (23%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 55mg (18%) | Sodium: 480mg (21%) | Potassium: 300mg (9%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 420IU (8%) | Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) | Calcium: 240mg (24%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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