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Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Tortellini

A close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy crockpot chicken alfredo tortellini, garnished with fresh herbs.
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A creamy, cheesy, and easy slow cooker pasta dish perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 cup fresh spinach

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Pour Alfredo sauce and diced tomatoes over the chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is cooked through.
  4. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
  5. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  6. Stir in frozen tortellini, Parmesan cheese, and milk.
  7. Cook for another 20-30 minutes, or until tortellini is tender and sauce is heated through.
  8. If using spinach, stir it in during the last 5 minutes of cooking until wilted.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, you can mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Add cooked broccoli florets or peas for extra vegetables.
  • This recipe is a great option for meal planning and can be prepped ahead of time.
  • Consider this a delicious alternative to some meal delivery services for a home-cooked comfort food.

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