Cheese Tortellini, Chicken Tenders and Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Sauce
with Blistered Tomatoes and Spinach- Egg
- Milk
- Wheat
- Sulphites
Featuring creamy sun-dried tomato pesto sauce, baby tomatoes, chicken and Parmesan, this dish combines fresh, summer flavours with the wintery comforts of hearty pasta for the best of all seasons.
Ingredients
350 g
Cheese Tortellini
(Contains: Egg, Milk, Wheat)
¼ cup
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto (Sulphites, Milk)
(Contains: Milk, Sulphites)
1 unit(s)
Shallot
56 g
Baby Spinach
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese, shredded
(Contains: Milk)
113 g
Baby Tomatoes
1 unit(s)
Cream Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
2 unit(s)
Garlic, cloves
310 g
Chicken Breast Tenders
Not included in your delivery
¼ tsp
Salt*
1 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
½ tbsp
Oil*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Add 10 cups water and 1 tbsp salt to a large pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, peel, then thinly slice shallot. Roughly chop spinach. Peel, then mince or grate garlic.
Add tortellini to the boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 2-3 min. Reserve 3/4 cup (1 1/2 cups) pasta water. Drain and return tortellini to the same pot, off heat.
Prick tomatoes with a fork. Add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter to the same pan (used in step 2), then tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until blistered, 4-5 min. Reduce heat to medium.Add shallots and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, until softened, 2-3 min. Season with salt and pepper.
Add cream cheese to the pan with veggies. Cook, stirring often, until melted, 1-2 min. Add pesto, reserved pasta water, spinach and half the Parmesan. Cook, stirring often, until sauce thickens slightly and spinach wilts, 2-3 min. Remove from heat.Season with salt and pepper.
Add sauce to the pot with tortellini. Stir until combined, 1-2 min. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.Divide tortellini between bowls. Top with chicken tenders.Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over top.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Customers loved this recipe, with one calling it their favorite so far.
- Ease of prep: Some found it versatile enough to recreate with gnocchi instead of tortellini.
- Suggestions: Consider serving the blistered tomatoes on the side for those who prefer them separate.
- Portions: The dish was a hit with families, including children.
