Grilled Chicken Tortellini Caprese Salad (Edit recipe)

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This is one of those "OMG this is so good" recipe! Comforting and packed with amazing flavors, this tortellini caprese salad is made with marinated grilled chicken, fresh cheese tortellini, mozzarella pearls, tomatoes, avocado and arugula. Finished with fresh basil, and a homemade shallot balsamic vinaigrette.

PREP TIME

30 minutes

COOK TIME

20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

24

Serves: 6

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Ingredients

For the grilled chicken

For the balsamic vinaigrette

For the salad

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Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
  1. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt and pepper for the chicken marinade.
  2. Add the raw chicken to a large ziploc bag, then pour the marinade over, close the bag, letting as much air out as possible. Massage the chicken thru the bag with your hand to make sure it's all well-coated. Place in fridge and let marinade 30 minutes to 3 hours.
  3. Cook tortellini al dente, per package instructions. Then drain them, run them under cold water for 30 seconds, drizzle a little olive oil (so they don't stick), toss them gently, place aside to cool completely, stirring them from time to time.
  4. Put together the salad dressing by whisking olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, finely chopped shallot, salt and pepper.
  5. Heat up a grill pan, spray with cooking oil. Take out chicken from back with tongs, shaking off the excess marinade. Grill on medium high heat for 5-6 minutes, then flip and grill for another 5-6 minutes (cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the chicken cutlets). Dispose of the leftover marinade.
  6. Once cooked, place chicken on a plate and let rest for 10 minutes. Then chop into bite size.
  7. Toss together the tortellini, tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, chicken, arugula, basil and most of the dressing and toss gently until all coated.
  8. Add the chopped avocado, adjust salt and pepper, and toss gently. Add more dressing if needed. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Chicken cooking time will vary by a few minutes depending on the size and thickness of the cutlets. Chicken breast is safely cooked when internal temperature has reached 165° Fahrenheit. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:350
Fat:26 g
Carbohydrates:25 g
Protein:31 g
Cholesterol:115 g
Sodium:471 mg
Fiber:2 g
Sugars:3 g
Sugar Alcohol:0 g
Calculated per serving.
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