There’s something steady about coming home to a Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Tortellini that has been simmering since the morning. With the slow cooker chicken alfredo tortellini, the 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts and 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade) slow into a tender, no-fuss dinner.
Creamy Chicken Alfredo Tortellini in the Slow Cooker
In this recipe, chicken breasts are cooked slowly with Alfredo sauce and tortellini, resulting in a rich and satisfying dish. It takes about 6 hours in the slow cooker and serves 4 to 6 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 package (9 ounces) cheese tortellini, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add Sauce: Pour the Alfredo sauce and chicken broth over the chicken. Sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds.
- Add Tortellini: About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the tortellini and cover again to cook until tender.
- Finish: Once the tortellini is cooked, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 to 6 servings
- Calories: 450kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
I usually make this Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Tortellini on a weekend and keep the leftovers for the next day’s lunch, since it reheats without drying out. A spoon of 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts stirred in at the end brightens it up.
