Lemony Chicken Tortellini

This simple Lemony Chicken Tortellini is perfect for a hot summer day. It’s light, fresh tasting and easy to cook. If you have some leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken, then use this to cut down on time.

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Modification: If you don’t have Arugula available, baby spinach is a perfect substitute and works just as well.

Lemony Chicken Tortellini

Recipe by KatherineCourse: Main Course, PastaDifficulty: Easy

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Total time

15

minutes

If using leftover or rotisserie chicken this Lemony Chicken Tortellini can be ready in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 (9-oz.) pkg. cheese tortellini, cooked according to pkg. directions

• 8 ounces skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast, shredded (about 2 cups)

• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 3 cups baby arugula

• 1/3 cup thinly sliced shallot (optional)

• 3/4 ounce Parmesan cheese, shaved (about 1/4 cup)

Directions

• Place cooked tortellini and chicken in a large bowl.
• Add garlic to hand blender and chop finely. Add oil, lemon rind, juice, sugar, and pepper; blend to combine.
• Add dressing to tortellini and chicken; toss to coat. Gently fold in arugula and shallots. Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese.