Chicken Caesar Tortellini With Toasted Almonds

Name: Chicken Caesar Tortellini With Toasted Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 250 g cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen); 1/2 cup caesar salad dressing (creamy, preferably homemade or ranch dressing); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, fresh; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; 2 cups cooked chicken; 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Submitted by Abby Girl

"A nice summer salad using up "its and bits" from the fridge. Serve with a baguette and seasonal vegetables."

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

250 g cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
¹⁄₂ cup caesar salad dressing (creamy, preferably homemade or ranch dressing)
¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper, fresh
¹⁄₄ cup fresh basil, chopped
2 cups cooked chicken
¹⁄₄ cup slivered almonds, toasted
¹⁄₄ cup parmesan cheese, grated

directions

Cook tortellini in salted water. Rinse tortellini under cold running water until cool; drain.
Stir dressing with black pepper and basil. Add tortellini -- avoid breaking up the pasta. Salad can be covered and refrigerated for up to a day.
When ready to serve, gently fold in chicken and nuts. Sprinkle Parmesan over top.