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Blackstone Chicken Caesar Tortellini

Blackstone chicken Caesar tortellini with golden tortellini and grilled chicken tossed in creamy Caesar dressing. Griddle-cooked pasta gets slightly crispy while the romaine stays fresh for an easy dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 720
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

chicken breast
  • 1 lb chicken breast, sliced thin
cheese tortellini
  • 1 lb cheese tortellini, cooked
olive oil
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
romaine lettuce
  • 4 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
Caesar dressing
  • 1 cup Caesar dressing
Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
croutons
  • 1 croutons
salt and pepper
  • 1 salt and pepper to taste
lemon wedges
  • 1 lemon wedges

Equipment

  • 1 griddle

Method
 

Griddle chicken and tortellini
  1. Heat a griddle to medium-high and add 2 tbsp olive oil. The surface should shimmer slightly in the center.
  2. Season the sliced chicken breast with salt and pepper, then cook for 6-7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Keep the pieces spread so they sear instead of steam.
  3. Move the chicken to the side and add the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil to the griddle. You should see the oil loosen and coat the hot surface where the tortellini will go.
  4. Add the cooked cheese tortellini and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly crispy and golden. Toss once or twice so the browning is even.
  5. Toss the chicken and tortellini with 1 cup Caesar dressing on the griddle. Stir just until glossy and evenly coated.
Serve
  1. Serve the hot chicken Caesar tortellini over chopped romaine lettuce. The lettuce should be fresh and crisp under the warm pasta.
  2. Top with grated Parmesan, halved cherry tomatoes, and croutons, then finish with lemon wedges. The cheese should look sprinkled and the tomatoes should add visible pops of color.

Notes

For best griddle texture, use already-cooked tortellini and spread it in a single layer so it can crisp before you toss. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container up to 3 days; reheat in a hot skillet or griddle to revive some browning. Freezing isn’t recommended because the Caesar dressing and lettuce can break down. If you want a lighter option, use a lower-fat Caesar dressing—your dish will still stay creamy after tossing on the griddle.