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Blackstone Chicken Caesar Tortellini

Blackstone chicken Caesar tortellini with grilled chicken and golden tortellini tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing. Cook the pasta right on the griddle for a lightly crispy, golden finish before serving over crunchy romaine with Parmesan, tomatoes, and lemon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 820
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and pasta
  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1 lb cheese tortellini
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
Salad and topping
  • 4 cup romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup Caesar dressing
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 0.25 Croutons
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Griddle chicken
  1. Heat Blackstone griddle to medium-high and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. The surface should shimmer lightly before cooking.
  2. Season the chicken breast slices with salt and pepper and cook for 6-7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Flip or spread as needed so both sides brown evenly.
Griddle tortellini
  1. Move the chicken to the side and add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the griddle. Keep the heat medium-high so the oil sizzles on contact.
  2. Add the cooked cheese tortellini and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly crispy and golden. Stir once or twice so the edges toast without burning.
Toss and serve
  1. Toss the chicken and tortellini with Caesar dressing directly on the griddle. Stir until glossy and evenly coated.
  2. Serve the chicken and tortellini over chopped romaine with Parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes, croutons, and lemon wedges. Finish with an extra squeeze of lemon if desired.

Notes

Pro tip: slice the chicken thin so it cooks quickly and stays juicy on the griddle. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet until warmed through. Freezing isn’t recommended because romaine and Caesar dressing can soften and separate. If you want a lighter option, use reduced-fat Caesar dressing for a similar creamy coating.