Description
Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Tortellini is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. This creamy dish features tender chicken simmered in rich Alfredo sauce, combined with delightful cheese-filled tortellini. Effortless to prepare, it fills your home with mouthwatering aromas and creates unforgettable memories around the dinner table. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet meal at home, this recipe is sure to impress everyone with its gourmet flavor and satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 9 oz cheese-filled tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken breasts and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Place seasoned chicken in the crockpot, adding sautéed garlic, Alfredo sauce, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning; stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add tortellini to the crockpot and stir gently.
- If using spinach, add it during the last few minutes of cooking until wilted. Before serving, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg