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I make this dish a lot because it's an all-in-one meal and fast.

1 package whole wheat tortellini
1 zucchini
1 squash
2 tomatoes
2 chicken breasts, seasoned
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese (or a little less)
1 cup pasta water, reserved
marinate the chicken as early in the day as possible, or even the night before.  this morning i put the chicken in a ziploc bag and used italian dressing, pepper and fresh herbs.
cook tortellini as per instructions in large pot.  before draining reserve 1 cup of pasta water.  after draining water pour the pasta back into pot. 
in a separate grill pan grill chicken on stove, then cut into bite size pieces.
wash and slice vegetables.  sautee with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil, pepper and salt, and italian seasoning.  pour vegetables and chicken into pot with pasta.  add cup of pasta water and parmesan cheese.

A couple notes:  You can bake the chicken in the oven if you prefer baked chicken over grilled chicken.  In the past I've also used chicken sausage and loved it.  Tonight I used Buitoni Whole Wheat Three Cheese Tortellini and found it at Target.  Whole wheat pasta is key because it's high in fiber and protein.  Be sure and measure the parmesan cheese so you don't use too much.  Cheese is a big weakness of mine!

TIP:  Plant an herb garden.  If you don't have space in your yard, plant them in a pot.  It's easy to care for and fresh herbs really complete a dish.  I am a big fan of basil and use it a ton this time of year.

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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Tortellini with Vegetables and Chicken

I make this dish a lot because it's an all-in-one meal and fast.

1 package whole wheat tortellini
1 zucchini
1 squash
2 tomatoes
2 chicken breasts, seasoned
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese (or a little less)
1 cup pasta water, reserved
marinate the chicken as early in the day as possible, or even the night before.  this morning i put the chicken in a ziploc bag and used italian dressing, pepper and fresh herbs.
cook tortellini as per instructions in large pot.  before draining reserve 1 cup of pasta water.  after draining water pour the pasta back into pot. 
in a separate grill pan grill chicken on stove, then cut into bite size pieces.
wash and slice vegetables.  sautee with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil, pepper and salt, and italian seasoning.  pour vegetables and chicken into pot with pasta.  add cup of pasta water and parmesan cheese.

A couple notes:  You can bake the chicken in the oven if you prefer baked chicken over grilled chicken.  In the past I've also used chicken sausage and loved it.  Tonight I used Buitoni Whole Wheat Three Cheese Tortellini and found it at Target.  Whole wheat pasta is key because it's high in fiber and protein.  Be sure and measure the parmesan cheese so you don't use too much.  Cheese is a big weakness of mine!

TIP:  Plant an herb garden.  If you don't have space in your yard, plant them in a pot.  It's easy to care for and fresh herbs really complete a dish.  I am a big fan of basil and use it a ton this time of year.

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