Don't go to McDonalds or a $5 Hot-N-Ready pizza joint when you're tired and can't think of what to make for dinner! Here's a quick and oh-so-easy dish that can be prepared for less than it would cost to have Fazoli's (blech!) for two.
Two chicken breasts cut into strips (if you're really pressed, pre-cooked chicken strips)
1 TBL olive oil
1 or 2 cloves of garlic minced
1 can diced tomatoes with italian herbs, undrained
1 cup water
1/2 cup prepared pesto
9oz package of fresh cheese tortellini
8oz sliced fresh mushrooms
grated parm to taste
freshly ground pepper to taste
Saute chicken and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until chicken is no longer pink. Add tomatoes, water and pesto. Bring mixture to a boil. Stir in tortellini and cover. Simmer for about 7 minutes. Add mushrooms and simmer covered for another 3 minutes. Sprinkle with parmesan, season with pepper and salt if needed. (I lived dangerously and cooked everything uncovered and it was fine).
