Grilled Chicken-and-Veggie Tortellini

Name: Grilled Chicken-and-Veggie Tortellini
Total time: 32 min
Ingredients: 4 small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise (about 1 1/4 lb.); 2 skinned and boned chicken breasts (13 oz.); 1 tablespoon freshly ground Italian herb seasoning; 1 (19-oz.) package frozen cheese-filled tortellini; 1 (7-oz.) container refrigerated reduced-fat pesto; 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped; Garnish: grated Parmesan cheese

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This hearty Italian entree features grilled chicken and zucchini tossed with store-bought cheese tortellini, pesto, chopped tomatoes, and Italian herb seasoning.

By Southern Living Editors

Published on June 15, 2018

Total Time:

32 mins

Yield:

4 servings

Ingredients

4 small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise (about 1 1/4 lb.)
2 skinned and boned chicken breasts (13 oz.)
1 tablespoon freshly ground Italian herb seasoning
1 (19-oz.) package frozen cheese-filled tortellini
1 (7-oz.) container refrigerated reduced-fat pesto
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
Garnish: grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat grill to 300° to 350° (medium) heat. Sprinkle zucchini and chicken with seasoning.
Grill zucchini and chicken at the same time, covered with grill lid. Grill zucchini 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until tender. Grill chicken 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from grill; let stand 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare tortellini according to package directions.
Coarsely chop chicken and zucchini. Toss tortellini with pesto, tomatoes, chicken, and zucchini. Serve immediately. Garnish, if desired.
Note: We tested with McCormick Italian Herb Seasoning Grinder.

Beth Dreiling Hontzas