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Blackstone Chicken Caesar Tortellini

Blackstone chicken Caesar tortellini with grilled, golden chicken and slightly crispy tortellini tossed in creamy Caesar dressing. Tossed right on the griddle, then served over chopped 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: 760
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
  • 0.25 tsp Salt and pepper to taste
lemon wedges
  • 1 Lemon wedges

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Griddle the chicken
  1. Heat a Blackstone griddle to medium-high and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. The surface should shimmer lightly before you cook.
  2. Season the sliced chicken breast with salt and pepper, then cook for 6-7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Stir and spread pieces out so they brown evenly.
Crisp the tortellini
  1. Move the chicken to the side and add the remaining oil to the griddle. Let the oil heat for a few seconds until it looks glossy.
  2. Add the cooked tortellini and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly crispy and golden. Turn occasionally so multiple sides get browned.
Toss and serve
  1. Toss the chicken and tortellini with Caesar dressing on the griddle. Mix just until coated, so the tortellini stays crisp at the edges.
  2. Serve over chopped romaine with Parmesan, cherry tomatoes, croutons, and lemon wedges. Finish with extra black pepper if desired.

Notes

Pro tip: slice chicken thin so it cooks through in the same time window as the tortellini crisping. For best texture, toss with Caesar dressing right before serving and don’t pre-dress the romaine—store leftovers covered in the fridge up to 3 days. Freezing isn’t recommended because tortellini and lettuce textures soften. If you want a lighter option, use a lighter Caesar dressing and reduce Parmesan slightly.