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Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Tortellini

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This easy crockpot chicken Alfredo tortellini is a creamy, comforting one-pot meal perfect for busy nights. Tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and rich Alfredo sauce come together effortlessly in the slow cooker for a family-friendly dinner everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini (fresh preferred, frozen ok with extra cooking time)
  • 2 cups Alfredo sauce (jarred or homemade)
  • 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
  • Optional: 2 cups baby spinach
  • Optional: 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • Optional: 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken breasts into bite-size pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Add chicken pieces to the bottom of the crockpot. Sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss gently.
  3. Pour Alfredo sauce and chicken broth over the chicken. Stir gently to coat.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours, until chicken is tender and sauce is bubbling.
  5. Stir in cheese tortellini (and optional spinach or mushrooms). Make sure tortellini are submerged in the sauce.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for another 45-60 minutes, until tortellini are tender and heated through. Check at 45 minutes to avoid overcooking.
  7. Stir in grated Parmesan and chopped parsley. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Let crockpot sit uncovered for a few minutes to thicken the sauce before serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh tortellini and a high-quality Alfredo sauce. Add tortellini during the last hour to prevent mushiness. You can add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth or milk; if too thin, stir in more cheese or cook uncovered for 10 minutes. Leftovers taste even better the next day and can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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