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A slow cooker filled with pasta, cheese-filled tortellini, and pieces of chicken in a creamy sauce being stirred with a wooden spoon.

Crock Pot Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo with Tortellini

I think I've finally perfected a copycat version of Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo that you can make in the Crock Pot. It takes minutes to prep and then you'll serve it with tortellini that you cook at the end in the same slow cooker crock as the meat and sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Course Dinner, Entree
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 12
Calories 588 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 stick butter
  • 16 ounces evaporated milk
  • 2 cups shredded parmesan cheese
  • 16 ounces heavy cream
  • 1 pound Tortellini pasta

Instructions
 

  • Before adding the ingredients, you can spray the crock with non-stick spray or using olive oil on the bottom to prevent things from sticking.
  • Add the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in a single layer in the slow cooker.
  • Season the chicken with salt, pepper and Italian spices.
  • Chop the full stick of butter into smaller pieces.
  • Place the butter pieces on top of the layer of seasoned chicken thighs.
  • Add the evaporated milk.
  • Add the shredded parmesan cheese until all of the ingredients are covered in it.
  • Cover and cook on high for six hours or low for 10 hours, depending on your slow cooker.
  • When the chicken is fully cooked, remove the top and add the heavy cream. Stir well.
  • Add tortellini and stir well so that all of the pieces of pasta are covered in liquid.
  • Let simmer for about 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

When adding the tortellini to the slow cooker crock, make sure all of the pieces are covered in liquid. If you skip this step, you'll end up with crunchy tortellini.
By recreating this copycat chicken alfredo recipe in the Crock Pot, you get a delicious dish. But you're not getting a traditional alfredo dish. The pasta and chicken end up coming out more like a casserole than a bowl of pasta. Also, the sauce is less creamy than you might expect from a traditional alfredo. Nonetheless, it's yummy.

Nutrition

Calories: 588kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 36gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 193mgSodium: 675mgPotassium: 536mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1046IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 348mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values, if included with the recipe, are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability/substitution and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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