Blackstone Chicken Caesar Tortellini
Blackstone Chicken Caesar Tortellini is a delightful and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, creamy Caesar dressing, and cheesy tortellini, all cooked to perfection on the griddle. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, as it comes together in just 20 minutes. The rich flavors of the creamy dressing blend beautifully with fresh spinach and garlic, creating a meal that everyone will love. Easily customizable, you can add your favorite vegetables or experiment with different types of cheese. Perfect for meal prep, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz frozen cheese tortellini (thawed)
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 8 oz fresh spinach (chopped)
- 5 to 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 16 oz Caesar salad dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- Optional: mozzarella cheese for extra richness
Instructions
- Preheat your griddle to medium heat.
- Cook thawed tortellini for about 2-3 minutes under a covered foil pan, flipping halfway through.
- Add cooking oil around the tortellini and place chicken pieces and diced onion on the griddle. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes; cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in chopped spinach and minced garlic; cook until spinach wilts (about 2-3 minutes).
- Pour in Caesar dressing and add parmesan cheese; mix well before serving. Optionally top with mozzarella.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg