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Chicken Tortellini With Asparagus and Olives Recipe

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Chicken Tortellini With Asparagus and Olives

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Ingredients:

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1 (20-oz.) package refrigerated herb -and- chicken tortellini
1 lb fresh asparagus
1/4 cup chopped green onions (about 2 onions)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium-size red bell pepper , cut into thin strips
1 (10-oz.) jar sun-dried tomato pesto
1/4 cup (1 oz.) shredded parmesan cheese
2 to 3 tbsp. sliced ripe black olives (optional)

Directions:

Prepare tortellini according to package directions.
Meanwhile, snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus. Cut asparagus into 2-inch pieces.
Sauté onions in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes or until softened. Increase heat to medium-high, add asparagus and bell pepper, and sauté 5 to 6 minutes.
Stir in pesto. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; stir in pasta, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and, if desired, sliced black olives. Serve immediately.
Chicken and Pasta With Vegetables: Substitute 1/2 (16-oz.) package farfalle (bow-tie pasta) for tortellini. Cut 1 lb. chicken breast tenders into bite-size pieces, and sprinkle with 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper. Saute chicken in 2 Tbsp. hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 6 to 7 minutes or until done. Proceed with recipe as directed, stirring in chicken with pasta in Step 4. Prep: 15 min., Cook: 18 min.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	477.44 Kcal (1999 kJ)
Calories from fat	329.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.65g	56%
Cholesterol	5.39mg	2%
Sodium	446.05mg	19%
Potassium	1085.97mg	23%
Total Carbs	29.68g	10%
Sugars	15.89g	64%
Dietary Fiber	12.23g	49%
Protein	12.76g	26%
Vitamin C	153.6mg	256%
Vitamin A	3mg	99%
Iron	60.7mg	337%
Calcium	307mg	31%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	64.85 Kcal (272 kJ)
Calories from fat	44.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.98g	56%
Cholesterol	0.73mg	2%
Sodium	60.59mg	19%
Potassium	147.5mg	23%
Total Carbs	4.03g	10%
Sugars	2.16g	64%
Dietary Fiber	1.66g	49%
Protein	1.73g	26%
Vitamin C	20.9mg	256%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	99%
Iron	8.2mg	337%
Calcium	41.7mg	31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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