Description
Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Tortellini is a creamy and delicious dish that combines tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and a rich Alfredo sauce, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups cheese tortellini
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Add the chicken broth and minced garlic to the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it with two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Add the cheese tortellini and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the tortellini is cooked.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for easy meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Chicken, Alfredo, Tortellini, Creamy, Italian