Craving a creamy and comforting meal without spending hours in the kitchen? Look no further than our guide to the ultimate slow cooker chicken alfredo tortellini! With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can whip up this delectable dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend gatherings. Our article will provide you with the best recipe for creating a rich and flavorful sauce that pairs perfectly with tender chicken and cheese-filled tortellini. Get ready to indulge in a hearty and satisfying meal that will leave you and your loved ones craving more!
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CROCK POT CHICKEN ALFREDO TORTELLINI RECIPE
Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo Tortellini recipe is creamy and delicious. This easy crock pot alfredo recipe only has 4 ingredients. Made with frozen tortellini, boneless chicken breasts a your favorite alfredo sauce. This is one of the eassiest crock pot slow cooker chicken alfredo recipes you will ever make.
Provided by Easy Crock Pot Recipe
Categories Crock Pot Main Dish Recipes
Time 4h5m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the chicken breasts into a crock pot in a single layer . I used my favorite Crock Pot Casserole Slow Cooker.
- Pour half the jar of Alfredo sauce over the chicken breasts.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the chicken pieces. Occasionally check for done-ness.
- When the chicken is cooked through use two forks to shred the chicken pieces.
- Cook the tortellini following the directions on the package. I followed the microwave cooking directions and the tortellini was cooked perfectly in just 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked tortellini, the remaining Alfredo sauce and shredded cheese to the crock pot.
- Mix well and recover the crock pot. Allow the cheese to melt and the tortellini and Alfredo sauce to come to the same temperature.
- Serve with a bit of fresh grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Makes 4-6 servings.
SKILLET CHICKEN TORTELLINI ALFREDO
Store-bought tortellini are the star of this quick and creamy weeknight meal. They simmer in their own sauce, making this a one-skillet meal with easy cleanup. Try one-inch pieces of Italian sausage instead of chicken for a variation.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Heat the heavy cream, butter, nutmeg, 1 cup of the Parmesan and 1 teaspoon salt in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, whisking occasionally, until the cheese and butter are melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tortellini and simmer until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan.
- Bake until the chicken is just cooked through, the sauce has thickened and the top starts to turn golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with the parsley.
SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN ALFREDO TORTELLINI
Classic chicken Alfredo gets a slow-cooker twist with this no-fuss recipe that is guaranteed to become a family favorite.
Provided by By Corey Valley
Categories Entree
Time 5h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spray 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken breast in slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper. Top with mushrooms, then chicken broth.
- In medium bowl, mix Alfredo sauce and garlic. Pour over chicken and mushrooms. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 hours.
- Shred chicken with 2 forks. Add cheese tortellini and spinach to slow cooker; stir. Cover; cook about 10 minutes or until pasta is cooked.
- Top servings with Parmesan cheese, and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 200 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 530 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g
SLOW COOKER CHEESY TORTELLINI
This super easy Slow Cooker Cheesy Tortellini takes just a few minutes to throw together. With crushed tomatoes, slow cooked chicken, tortellini and mozzarella cheese, it's a hearty meal that's perfect for colder weather.
Provided by Steph
Categories Main Course Dinner
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a slow cooker, mix together pasta sauce, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning.
- Add in chicken breasts, then cook on low for 3-4 hours or until chicken is completely cooked all the way through.
- Remove chicken from slow cooker and dice. Add chicken back to the slow cooker and add in tortellini and top with shredded cheese. Cook on low for another 15 minutes (until the tortellini is tender and cheese is melted).
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1060 kcal, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 412 mg, Sodium 3417 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Sugar 13 g, Protein 144 mg
ALFREDO CHICKEN TORTELLINI
This hearty pasta recipe is creamy and cheesy. I'm always trying to come up with new chicken tortellini recipes, and for this dish, I just started putting things together. I was surprised how good it tasted. -Tiffany Treanor, Waukomis, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook and stir the chicken, bacon and adobo seasoning over medium heat until chicken is no longer pink. Add onion and red pepper; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , In a small bowl, combine the soup, milk, sour cream and cheese; stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes. , Drain tortellini; add to chicken mixture. Stir in broccoli; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 963mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
SLOW COOKER CHICKEN ALFREDO
Try this recipe for super easy chicken made with tasty Alfredo sauce, Swiss cheese and Parmesan cheese. It is very good served over egg noodles or rice.
Provided by RHONDA35
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 4h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In the crock of a slow cooker, stir together the chicken cubes and Alfredo sauce. Cover, and cook on Low for 2 hours. Add Parmesan cheese and Swiss cheese; cover and cook for another 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper and stir in cheeses before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 126.3 mg, Fat 50.9 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 21.2 g, Sodium 1591.6 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
CHICKEN TORTELLINI ALFREDO
I often get home too late to cook a good, satisfying meal for my family, so I'm always looking for shortcuts that taste great. Here's one we always enjoy. -Christie Wethington, Lexington, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute broccoli and carrots in 2 tablespoons oil for 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the mushrooms, onion and garlic; saute vegetables 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Remove vegetables and keep warm., In the same skillet, cook chicken in remaining oil over medium heat for 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Return vegetables to skillet. Stir in Alfredo sauce and seasonings; heat through. Drain tortellini; add to chicken mixture. Toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 542mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
SLOW COOKER ITALIAN CHICKEN ALFREDO
I came up with this recipe with ingredients on hand and it instantly became a family favorite! You can even make it using low sodium/fat free/reduced fat ingredients and it still has a wonderful flavor!
Provided by TLSmith
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 5h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray the crock of a slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken breasts in crock. Combine Italian dressing mix, and water in a small bowl. Pour over chicken; sprinkle with garlic, cover, and cook on Low 4 hours.
- After 4 hours, whisk softened cream cheese and cream of chicken soup together in a bowl. Pour over chicken; stir in mushrooms. Cover and cook on Low for 1 additional hour.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the spaghetti, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- To serve, spoon chicken and sauce over hot cooked pasta and sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 133.6 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 40.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 1673.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
CHICKEN ALFREDO TORTELLINI CASSEROLE
A simple homemade alfredo sauce tops this cheesy Chicken Alfredo Tortellini Casserole. It comes together in only a few minutes and is perfect for a busy night.
Categories Dinner
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Start by making the Alfredo sauce by placing milk, low fat cream cheese, flour and salt in a blender and blend it until it is completely smooth.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, melt one tablespoon of butter and garlic for a minute. Whisk in the blended milk mixture, stirring constantly for 3-5 minutes.
- Continue stirring the sauce over heat until it reaches your desired thickness, then mix in Parmesan cheese.
- Once your sauce is ready (or if you don't make homemade Alfredo sauce, feel free to use jarred sauce), it's time to assemble the casserole.
- Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In the baking dish, mix together Alfredo sauce, frozen tortellini (don't cook it first), chicken broth, seasonings, chicken and frozen vegetables.
- Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove pan from oven, sprinkle casserole with Parmesan cheese, and place the pan back in the oven (uncovered) for another few minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 3378 kcal, Fat 78 g, SaturatedFat 47 g, Cholesterol 249 mg, Sodium 4754 mg, Carbohydrate 509 g, Sugar 468 g, Protein 91 mg
Tips:
- For a creamy sauce, use a combination of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Add some chopped sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers for a flavorful twist.
- If you don't have tortellini, you can use other types of pasta, such as penne or fettuccine.
- Serve with a side of garlic bread or a salad for a complete meal.
- Experiment with different types of cheese, such as mozzarella or Asiago, to find your favorite combination.
Conclusion:
Slow cooker chicken Alfredo tortellini is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a creamy and flavorful dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give this recipe a try.
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