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Tortellini & Chicken Skewers
Tortellini & Chicken Skewers
Tortellini & Chicken Skewers are a delicious dish that combines tender chicken pieces and cooked tortellini, threaded onto skewers and cooked to perfection. The chicken is usually marinated in a flavorful sauce or seasoning.
Ingredients
*Chicken Breast Ingredients:
- 16 oz. chicken breast boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Italian dressing
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- sea salt to taste
- ๏ปฟblack pepper ๏ปฟto taste
- *Skip this step if using leftover grilled or rotisserie chicken
Remaining Skewer Ingredients:
- 9 oz. tortellini ๏ปฟpackage, refrigerated
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pint grape tomatoes large, cut in half
- 6 oz. black olives large, can, drained
- ยฝ cup Italian dressing divided
- **If using smaller cherry tomatoes do not cut in half.
Instructions
- Place the chicken in large freezer bag along with two tablespoons Italian dressing. Seal tightly and turn each breast until coated on both sides. Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, turning once halfway through.
- Add the removable rack to the Instant Potยฎ cooking container and place the marinated breasts on top. Add water and sprinkle each breast with the garlic and onion powder. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
- Add the lid and lock it into place. Position the vent to โSealingโ and set the โManualโ setting to 8 minutes.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the tortellini according to package instructions. (Add olive oil to the cooking water as instructed on the package to prevent sticking). Rinse and drain well, and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- When cook time is complete on the Instant Potยฎ, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure. Remove lid and transfer the chicken to a non-permeable cutting board.
- When the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut into one-inch cubes and transfer to the bowl with the tortellini.
- Add the olives and tomatoes to the bowl, along with two tablespoons Italian dressing. Lightly season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Gently fold the ingredients with a spoon until thoroughly coated in the dressing.
- Using 10-12โ wooden skewers, thread 1 black olive, 1 grape tomato half, 1 chicken cube, 1 tortellini, 1 chicken cube, 1 tortellini, 1 tomato half, and 1 black olive. Repeat this process until all skewers are complete.
- The order listed above is just a suggestion. It looks nice to begin and end each skewer with the same ingredients, but your preferences may vary.
- When finished assembling the skewers, toss any remaining ingredients in a medium bowl with a little Italian dressing to serve on the side.
- To serve, transfer the finished skewers to a platter and offer the remaining Italian dressing on the side. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Notes
You can save quite a bit of time preparing this delicious appetizer by using leftover grilled or rotisserie cooked chicken breasts.
Use Instant Potยฎ Cooker to cook chicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal (8%)Carbohydrates: 10g (3%)Protein: 9g (18%)Fat: 8g (12%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 26mg (9%)Sodium: 384mg (17%)Potassium: 203mg (6%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 320IU (6%)Vitamin C: 5mg (6%)Calcium: 37mg (4%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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