Saucy Chicken & Tortellini

  Chicken & Turkey

This heartwarming dish is something I threw together years ago for my oldest daughter. When she's having a rough day, I put on the slow cooker and prepare this special recipe.

Saucy Chicken & Tortellini

Average Rating: 4.75

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 6-1/4 hours
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 medium green pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
  • 1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce
  • 2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
  • Torn fresh basil, optional

Instructions

  • 1. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine first 7 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 6-8 hours.
  • 2. Stir in Alfredo sauce and tortellini. Cook, covered, until tortellini is tender, 15-20 minutes. If desired, top with Parmesan cheese and basil.
  • 3.
    Freeze option:
    Freeze cooled, cooked mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high, in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently; add water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 437 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 922mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 31g protein.

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