Saucy Chicken & Tortellini

Name: Saucy Chicken & Tortellini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h 15 min
Total time: 6 h 25 min
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

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. —Mary Morgan, Dallas, Texas

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

Directions

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine first seven ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 6-8 hours.
Stir in Alfredo sauce and tortellini. Cook, covered, until tortellini is tender, 15-20 minutes. If desired, top with Parmesan cheese and basil.
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.

Originally published as Xavier's Chicken and Pasta Deluxe in Taste of Home Everyday Slow Cooker & One Dish Recipes 2017

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JCV4

Feb 20, 2019

This recipe made a lot and I did freeze some, which turned out to be a great last-minute meal. Easy to put together and tasted great! I omitted the olives 'cause I'm not a fan, but added in two cloves of minced garlic.
MarilynRaz

Oct 30, 2018

Easy and tasty. Very good, but a little too saucy.
Kimberley

Feb 15, 2018

Followed the recipe exactly. It was so easy and very good. I will do this one again!