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Chicken Caprese Tortellini Recipe


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  • Author: mohamed chakara

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces cheese tortellini
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 16 ounces grape tomatoes cut in half
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella ciliegine balls
  • 1/4 cup balsamic glaze

BALSAMIC DRESSING

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 3/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing by adding all the ingredients to the jar and shake to combine.
  2. Cook the tortellini as instructed on the packaging and let cool.
  3. In a large skillet heat the canola oil on medium high heat.
  4. Butterfly the chicken open  and season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  5. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, do not move at all before the single flip to allow for a good crust to form.
  6. Remove from pan, let cool and chop.
  7. In a large bowl add the cooled tortellini, chicken, salt, pepper, basil, oregano and grape tomatoes.
  8. Top with the balsamic dressing.
  9. Toss together.
  10. Add the mozzarella to the bowl and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
  11. Serve at room temperature.