Description
A rich and creamy slow-cooked pasta dish featuring tender shredded chicken, cheese tortellini, and Alfredo sauce. This crockpot chicken Alfredo tortellini is a comforting and easy dinner perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo sauce
- 1 package (10 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the bottom of the crockpot and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle garlic on top.
- Pour Alfredo sauce and chicken broth over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks.
- Add cream cheese and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce is smooth.
- Stir in the cheese tortellini, cover, and cook on high for 20–30 minutes until tortellini is tender.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier meat.
- Broccoli, spinach, or peas can be added in the last 30 minutes.
- For a stronger cheese flavor, increase Parmesan or add a cheese blend.
- Thin out the sauce with a splash of milk or broth if it gets too thick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
