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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.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
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

8 reviews

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 6-1/4 hours

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Dec. 02, 2022

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

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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 7 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender.
Stir in Alfredo sauce and tortellini. Cook, covered, , 15-20 minutes or until tortellini is tender. If desired, top with Parmesan cheese and basil.

Can you freeze Saucy Chicken & Tortellini ?

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.

Saucy Chicken & Tortellini

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Can you freeze Saucy Chicken & Tortellini ?

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