Tortellini Primavera with Chicken

This recipe was an unexpected, fantastic dinner that I prepared within a matter of minutes.  The ingredients were meant for something else, but at the last minute I decided to whip up something new & there wasn't any regret!  This pasta dish is full of vegetables, along with cheese filled pasta & grilled chicken. It's lightly seasoned, then tossed in a simple marinara sauce.  This light, but full-filling meal is a perfect way to incorporate your protein, starch, & vegetables all into one dish.

The recipe for my primavera pasta is as followed- 1 lb of boneless, skinless chicken breast, 1 pkg. of cheese-filled tortellini, 2 zucchini, 2 squash, 1/2 red onion, 1 1/2 cups of traditional marinara sauce, garlic powder, Montreal chicken seasoning, 3-4 tbsp of olive oil, 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, salt, & pepper.  Start by cutting the chicken into 1/2 in. pieces. Then dice the zucchini, squash, & onion into 1/2 in. pieces. If you have a grill pan then spray it with non-stick spray & start grilling the chicken. If not, use a frying pan with 1 tbsp of olive oil to coat the pan, then start cooking the chicken on medium-high to medium-low (You'll need to adjust the heat as it cooks).  Season the chicken with a few (approx. 3) dashes of both garlic powder & chicken seasoning as it cooks.  Next you'll need to start sauteing the zucchini, squash, & onion.  Add the vegetables to a saute pan, cover them 1/2 way with water, 3 tbsp of olive oil & a few dashes of the garlic powder & Montreal seasoning as well. Cook the veggies on medium heat, for 15 minutes or until they're tender.  During that time, boil the tortellini as directed on package, drain, & set aside.  Once both the chicken & vegetables are done, discard any excess liquid from the pans, then combine them with the pasta. Add the marinara, salt, & pepper to the mix & gently toss together on low heat. Lastly, sprinkle the mozzarella over the entire dish & viola- an exquisite dinner in no time!

Honestly, this "Tortellini Primavera with Chicken" dish is fantastic!  I'm glad to have taken the chance on preparing this dinner.  It was well worth the risk!  I received much praise from my husband, who sometimes can be hard to please.  It made my day to hear how much he enjoyed it.  If your a chicken, pasta, or veggie lover you'll definitely want to try this recipe!  And if you like all 3 things, this is sure to be a much enjoyed treat!