Description
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy chicken Alfredo tortellini made in a crockpot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 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.
- Pour the chicken broth over the chicken.
- Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot.
- Add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring to combine.
- Add the tortellini and cook for an additional 30 minutes on low, 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 peas for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for easy meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- 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: Creamy Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Tortellini