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| Nutrition Facts | ||
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Serving Size 1 (279g) Recipe makes 4 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1 cup pesto sauce |
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| Calories 672 | ||
| Calories from Fat 354 | (52%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 39.3g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat 21.2g | 105% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 12.1g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 203mg | 67% | |
| Sodium 861mg | 35% | |
| Potassium 416mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 35.4g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 7% | |
| Sugars 1.5g | ||
| Protein 44.0g | 88% | |
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An easy, satisfying dish that makes a great week night supper or an elegant company dish. This is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken, or pick up a rotisserie chicken on the way home from work. Pair it with a green salad and some crusty bread and you have a simple yet heavenly meal.
SERVES 4
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken, diced (I use boneless, skinless breasts or pick up a rotisserie)
- 1 (9 ounce) package cheese tortellini
- 2 medium shallots, sliced thin
- 2-3 tablespoons capers
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard (to taste)
- 1 cup refrigerated pesto sauce (or you can use homemade)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 lemon, juice of, fresh
- 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Directions
1
Cook your chicken if not already done. (I usually will sauté or poach a couple of large boneless, skinless chicken breasts.) Remove from pan and set aside. (Or you can use a purchased rotisserie chicken.).2
Cook tortellini according to package directions. While pasta is cooking:.3
Sauté sliced shallots over medium high heat until they start to brown, about 2-3 minutes. I just saute them with PAM cooking spray, but you can use whatever medium you prefer (oil, butter or even a little chicken broth). Add capers. Reduce heat to medium.4
Return chicken to pan and continue cooking.5
Add whipping cream and Dijon mustard; bring to a simmer and cook until it is slightly reduced; about 5 minutes. Add pesto sauce and mix well. Add lemon zest and juice. Reduce heat to low and continue to simmer uncovered about 5-7 minutes more.6
Combine the chicken sauce with the tortellini. Gently toss to mix well. Add the freshly shredded parmesan cheese.7
Serve with a tossed green salad and crusty bread.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Shannon #7
On Jun 18, 2008
My 5 year old daughter ate it, which really says something. Super yummy, can't wait for hubby to get home from deployement so he can have good food again.
From: KPD
On Dec 27, 2007
yummy!!!!! i picked up a rotisserie chicken, used herbed chicken tortellini, added 4 garlic cloves and 2 serrano peppers to the shallots. other than that, i followed the recipe to a T. the 2 of us ate every bit of it!! very simple dish that is bursting with flavor! i will be adding this to my keepers!! thanks so much for sharing this awesome dish!!
From: Debber
On Aug 25, 2007
Low rating because of the following: How many shallots? Should we use butter or oil to fry the shallots? Ingredients are listed out of order....making me work much harder than I like to (it's just too confusing!!!)...tortellini should be listed right after the chicken, since that is the next thing to do. As I was making this, I realized, that the capers should be added right before finishing, along with zest and pesto. Also, it would be easier to make sauce without the chicken in the pan (add that AFTER sauce is made--then toss) which is what I did. This was a really good meal, but following directions was frustrating---thus the low rating. Orderly directions are VERY high in my opinion! Taste is superb here!!!
From: cookiedog
On Aug 24, 2007
This sauce is so good. I found it difficult to stop "testing" it as it was cooking. It was even good before adding the pesto sauce and I might try it that way with some shrimp and pasta. I used a little red onion and garlic in place of the shallot. Good Luck!
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