Warm weather moving in.....

It was such a beautiful Spring day! A little windy, but by the end of the day, the sun was out and the grill was heating up.  The other half has been telling me for the past few weeks now that he prefers to have grilling on the meal plan for most of the week.  Coming up with recipes that would accommodate his request has been a challenge.  Tonight was a fairly easy recipe.  One that I would say could even be done during the week.  Hope you enjoy!

Grilled Chicken-and-Veggie Tortellini

Total: 32 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4  small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise (about 1 1/4 lb.)
• 2  skinned and boned chicken breasts (13 oz.)
• 1  tablespoon  freshly ground Italian herb seasoning
• 1  (19-oz.) package frozen cheese-filled tortellini
• 1  (7-oz.) container refrigerated reduced-fat pesto
• 2  large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• Garnish: grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

1. Preheat grill to 300° to 350° (medium) heat. Sprinkle zucchini and chicken with seasoning.
2. Grill zucchini and chicken at the same time, covered with grill lid. Grill zucchini 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until tender. Grill chicken 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from grill; let stand 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, prepare tortellini according to package directions.
4. Coarsely chop chicken and zucchini. Toss tortellini with pesto, tomatoes, chicken, and zucchini. Serve immediately. Garnish, if desired.

http://www.southernliving.com/food/whats-for-supper/easy-pasta-recipes-00400000066124/page29.html

Again, super easy and very yummy.  This recipe may be a little better later in the season, as zucchini was a little hard to find.

Well, that's all I have for tonight! Working Saturday wore me out, so I'm off to bed early tonight.  Planning on a steak salad tomorrow night, so I'll post again if that turns out well.  It sounds like it's going to be great!  Hoping you had a wonderful weekend with your family and friends!