Saucy Chicken & Tortellini

Saucy Chicken & Tortellini

from tasteofhome.com
1 servings

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
  • Optional: grated Parmesan cheese and torn fresh basil
  • 2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese and torn fresh basil

Directions

  1. 1

    In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine first 7 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender.

  2. 2

    Stir in Alfredo sauce and tortellini. Cook, covered, 15-20 minutes or until tortellini is tender. If desired, top with Parmesan cheese and basil.