Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken and Tortellini
This Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken and Tortellini is an easy, one-pan dinner made with juicy chicken, tender tortellini, pesto, and melty mozzarella. It’s a fresh, flavorful meal that comes together quickly and is perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 711kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 20 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup Italian dressing
- ⅓ cup prepared pesto
- 8 ounces grape tomatoes
- 4 ounces mozzarella pearls
Garnish (optional)
- 10 fresh basil leaves for garnish
- grated parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425˚F.
- Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces, about ¾-1 inch big. Spread the chicken over a large sheet pan (I used half sheet size.)Pour the frozen tortellini onto the sheet pan with the chicken, no need to thaw.
- Season with salt and pepper then drizzle the Italian dressing over the chicken and tortellini and use a spatula to toss everything to coat it in the dressing. Then spread it out into a single layer on the sheet pan.Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove the sheet pan and add the grape tomatoes. Toss the chicken, tortellini, and tomatoes with the prepared pesto to coat, then spread everything in a single layer and return to the oven to cook for 5 more minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temp.)
- Once done, give it a stir then sprinkle on the mozzarella pearls. Optionally, garnish with fresh basil leaves and grated parmesan.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Substitutions: Swap chicken breast for chicken thighs, or use Italian sausage or shrimp for a different protein. You can also use fresh tortellini instead of frozen (just reduce cook time slightly).
How to Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Let the dish cool completely before storing to help maintain the best texture.
How to Freeze: Freeze in a tightly sealed, freezer-safe container for up to 1 month for best quality. For best results, freeze without the fresh basil and add it after reheating.
How to Reheat: Reheat in the microwave in 30–60 second intervals until warmed through, or warm in the oven at 350°F until hot.
How to Scale: This recipe can easily be doubled for a crowd, just use two sheet pans to keep everything in a single layer.
Nutrition
Calories: 711kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 66g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Sodium: 1369mg | Potassium: 1005mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1022IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 259mg | Iron: 3mg