Chicken Alfredo Tortellini Crockpot Recipe
This easy Chicken Alfredo Tortellini Crockpot Recipe is a creamy, cheesy, and comforting weeknight dinner that comes together with minimal prep. The slow cooker does all the work, delivering tender chicken and pillowy tortellini in a rich Alfredo sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 20 oz refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves fresh minced garlic)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: Chopped fresh spinach (stir in last 30 minutes)
- Optional: Sliced mushrooms (add with chicken)
- Optional: Red pepper flakes (for heat)
Instructions
- Cube the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Place chicken in the bottom of a 4-6 quart crockpot. Pour in Alfredo sauce and chicken broth. Add cream cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 2 hours, until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Stir in cheese tortellini, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan. If using spinach or mushrooms, add them now. Stir gently to coat everything in the sauce.
- Cover and cook on high for 20-30 minutes, until tortellini is tender and cheese is melted. Check after 20 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or Parmesan as desired. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of milk or broth; if too thin, let sit uncovered for a few minutes.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For best results, use refrigerated or frozen tortellini (not dried). Add tortellini only after chicken is cooked to avoid mushy pasta. Freshly shredded cheese melts creamier than pre-shredded. Adjust sauce consistency at the end with milk or broth if needed. For gluten-free or dairy-free, use appropriate substitutes. Leftovers keep well for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 21
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 32
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