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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Tortellini

    Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Tortellini

    Published: Aug 16, 2023 by Tonia Larson

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Tortellini is warm, comfort food at its finest. This easy crockpot recipe will become a favorite family dinner!

    Chicken alfredo tortellini in a slow cooker with a wooden spoon.

    Crock pot chicken tortellini is a simple hands-off way to make dinner for your family! I will also share how to bake it in the oven and how to make it on the stovetop.

    In This Post

    • Recipe History
    • Chicken Tortellini Alfredo Ingredients
    • How To Make Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Tortellini
    • Other Ways To Make It
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More Crock Pot Recipes

    Recipe History

    Before and after of crockpots holding chicken alfredo tortellini.

    I try to make a slow cooker meal for my family at least once a week, but I seem to get stuck making the same meals over and over again. But this time, when I put chicken breasts in my crockpot I looked in the fridge, spotted Alfredo sauce, and decided to add that instead of cream soup.

    I wasn’t sure what I was going to do with the chicken Alfredo, but I figured I could serve it over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes with Italian salad on the side. Later in the day, I remembered that I had a package of refrigerated three cheese tortellini, so we ended up with the slow cooker chicken Alfredo tortellini and loved it.

    After taking his first bite, my husband remarked that he’s not usually a big fan of chicken with pasta but that this stuff is really, really good!

    My son was planning to have something else for dinner but decided to try a bite after noticing how delicious it smelled. He told me that he changed his mind and was actually going to have the chicken alfredo tortellini instead.

    The ladies of the family love all things chicken and Alfredo so they loved it immediately, of course!

    Chicken Tortellini Alfredo Ingredients

    Ingredients in bowls on a white countertop.
    • Alfredo Sauce: I used store-bought, refrigerated Alfredo sauce. You can also use the jarred version if you prefer. I don’t recommend using homemade Alfredo sauce in this crockpot recipe since it may get too hot and separate while cooking.
    • Chicken: You’ll need about 2 1/4 pounds of chicken. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but you could also use chicken tenderloins if you prefer.
    • Tortellini: For the tortellini, I used refrigerated three-cheese tortellini. If you want to use frozen or dried tortellini, cook it and then add it to the chicken alfredo before serving.
    • Seasoning: I added minced garlic and black pepper to enhance the flavor of the alfredo sauce.
    • Garnish: The garnishes are optional, but little parmesan on top adds flavor, and fresh parsley adds color.

    How To Make Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Tortellini

    White creamy sauce and seasoning in a slow cooker.

    Step One: Put Alfredo sauce, minced garlic, and black pepper into a crockpot and stir to combine.

    Place chicken breasts in alfredo sauce in the crockpot.

    Step Two: Add four boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 lbs). Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked.

    Using two forks to shred chicken in a slow cooker.

    Step Three: Tear or cut the chicken into pieces. I usually leave the chicken in the crockpot and use two forks to tear the chicken. You can remove the chicken, place it on a cutting board and use forks or a knife to cut it into smaller pieces.

    Stir the tortellini into the sauce.

    Step Four: Add an additional Alfredo sauce and refrigerated three cheese tortellini. Replace the cover and cook on high for 15 minutes.

    Garnish on chicken alfredo tortellini.

    Step Five: Garnish the chicken tortellini alfredo with shredded parmesan, black pepper, and parsley.

    Two bowls of chicken tortellini alfredo.

    Other Ways To Make It

    Baked Tortellini Alfredo: To make baked tortellini alfredo, put the sauce and chicken breasts into a greased casserole dish. Bake at 350˚F for 50-60 minutes or until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165˚F. Cook the tortellini in a large pot and drain. Shred the cooked chicken and add it to the tortellini along with the sauce.

    Stove Top: You can also make this on the stovetop! First, cook the chicken breasts in a skillet and cook the tortellini in a pot of water. Drain the tortellini and heat the alfredo sauce into the pot. Dice the chicken and add it to the pot along with the cooked tortellini.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How long will it take to cook?

    We suggest 3-4 hours, but each crockpot and slow cooker is different. The chicken in this recipe will take as long to cook as it does in other slow cooker chicken recipes you’ve made. If you are new to crock pot cooking, I would suggest checking your chicken periodically so that it doesn’t overcook.

    Can I use frozen or dried cheese tortellini instead?

    If you can’t find refrigerated three cheese tortellini in your area, you can cook frozen or dried tortellini and stir it into the crockpot before serving.

    What kind of alfredo sauce should I use?

    Use the best alfredo sauce you can since it will make a big difference in the taste. We prefer the refrigerated alfredo sauce, but the jarred kind works in a pinch.

    Can I use frozen chicken breasts?

    If you want to use frozen chicken breasts, follow the instruction in your Crockpot manual. Otherwise, we suggest thawing them prior to adding them to the slow cooker.

    A bowl of chicken tortellini alfredo.

    More Crock Pot Recipes

    • Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches are a hands-off way to make dinner for the family!
    • This Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef from The Recipe Critic is full of flavor and only takes minutes to put together!
    • Our Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken recipe is cheaper than takeout and delicious over rice!
    • This Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs recipe is from my friend, and it is a family favorite.
    • Make Crock Pot Spaghetti and serve it with homemade garlic bread!
    A bowl of chicken tortellini alfredo.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Tortellini

    Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Tortellini is warm, comfort food at its finest. This easy, crockpot recipe will become a favorite family dinner!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours hours
    Total Time: 4 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
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    Ingredients

    • 2 ¼ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 4 ½ cups alfredo sauce divided
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 4 cups refrigerated three cheese tortellini see note one
    • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan
    • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley optional garnish

    Instructions

    • Put 2 1/2 cups of Alfredo sauce, minced garlic, and black pepper into the crockpot and stir to combine. Add the chicken breasts.
    • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked.
    • Use two forks to shred the chicken. Or remove it from the crock pot and cut it into pieces before returning it to the sauce.
    • Add 2 cups of Alfredo sauce and the refrigerated three-cheese tortellini. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes until the pasta is tender and heated through.
    • Garnish with shredded parmesan, chopped parsley, and a sprinkle of black pepper, if desired.

    Video

    Notes

    One: Frozen or Dried Tortellini

    If using dried or frozen tortellini, cook it according to the instructions on the package and then add it to the chicken alfredo before serving.

    Two: Baked Tortellini Alfredo

    Put the sauce and chicken breasts into a greased casserole dish. Bake at 350˚F for 50-60 minutes or until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165˚F. Cook the tortellini in a large pot and drain. Shred the cooked chicken and add it to the tortellini along with the sauce.

    Three: Stove Top

    Cook the chicken breasts in a skillet and cook the tortellini in a pot of water. Drain the tortellini and heat the alfredo sauce into the pot. Dice the chicken and add it to the pot along with the cooked tortellini.

    Four: Frozen Chicken Breasts

    For frozen chicken breasts, thaw them beforehand or refer to your Crockpot manual for instructions on cooking frozen meat.

    Five: Storage

    Cool the leftovers and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1/6 | Calories: 766kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 261mg | Sodium: 1821mg | Potassium: 641mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 3mg
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Tonia Larson

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    Comments

    1. Josie P says

      October 26, 2017 at 10:57 am

      5 stars
      She made a simple mistake, sheesh.

      Reply
    2. Colleen says

      October 2, 2017 at 8:17 pm

      5 stars
      This is amazing. I think it’s literally the easiest dinner I’ve ever made, it makes enough for leftovers, and everyone in my family loves it. I’m making this every week until someone begs me to give it a rest.

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        October 2, 2017 at 8:55 pm

        Fantastic! I’m going to make this for my family this week too! ~Tonia

        Reply
    3. Colleen says

      October 2, 2017 at 8:17 pm

      5 stars
      This is amazing. I think it’s literally the easiest dinner I’ve ever made, it makes enough for leftovers, and everyone in my family loves it. I’m making this every week until someone begs me to give it a rest.

      Reply
    4. KC says

      September 24, 2017 at 2:57 pm

      5 stars
      I agree Mary…some people on here and their nasty replies should NOT be on this site! We enjoy sharing with each other…..If someone wants to be nasty…please leave our site!

      Reply
    5. Lauren says

      May 22, 2017 at 10:34 am

      In the first part you say cook low for 4-6 for thawed and in the next 6-8 hours on low. Which is better?

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        May 22, 2017 at 10:53 pm

        Hi Lauren,
        Sorry for the typo. It should be 4-6 hours in both places. I’ve updated it now. Best of luck!
        ~Tonia

        Reply
      • Gay Stephens says

        June 15, 2017 at 12:01 pm

        I made this yesterday and it was great. So easy and different. Trying to think of different easy meals is hard, but this is a family keeper. Thanks

        Reply
        • Tonia says

          June 15, 2017 at 4:04 pm

          Wonderful! It continues to be one of our favorites! ~Tonia

          Reply
    6. Lori says

      February 23, 2017 at 11:33 am

      All of the meat I put in my slow cooker always go in frozen. The best pot roasts I make start with frozen meat…..and no one has ever got sick!! And I made this last nite after finding it here. Turned out great but I did cook it on low fro the 7 hours. And put the tortellini in frozen with an extra 1/2 cup of water during the last hour or so of cooking time and it came out cooked, hot and firm…..not mushy!! My husband loved it and I will make again.

      Reply
    7. Robbie Cain says

      September 30, 2016 at 4:18 pm

      R U kidding me??? I NEVER thaw any meat before putting it in the crockpot & have never had a problem. Why would it possibly hurt anything if you cook it through? Also, duh, you can run hot water over frozen breasts for just a few minutes & it falls apart & practically cooks!

      Reply
      • Sam says

        October 5, 2016 at 6:27 am

        If you’ve never had problems using frozen meat in a slow cooker, count yourself lucky. The reason it is dangerous is because of the amount of time it takes to get the meat fully cooked, that’s why. Do a little research & you’ll discover the pitfalls. I’ll leave the problems of using hot water to thaw meat for another time.

        Reply
        • Nick says

          October 30, 2016 at 10:00 am

          6 to 8 hours is plenty of time to cook it all the way through. You clearly haven’t done your research. Please though, keep spreading fear and have more people laugh at you.

          Reply
          • amoore says

            December 12, 2016 at 2:55 pm

            What? She is not spreading fear. The reason it is not suggested is because of the amount of time it takes for the meat to rise to the correct temperature to consider it cooked all the way through. It gives plenty of time for bacteria to grow and contaminate your meat before it reaches a safe temperature. Also, just because it is cooked all the way through doesn’t mean it has reached the temp. recommended to kill any bacteria.

            That’s fine if you do not agree and want to take that risk but there is not reason to discredit someone on something many others would agree with.

            Reply
            • Monica says

              February 4, 2017 at 12:21 pm

              I don’t understand why people have the need to be so rude when trying to get their point across. Smh

        • Mary says

          February 19, 2017 at 1:37 pm

          I have been starting with frozen raw meat, all kinds, for my entire life, including my Dad and I cooking when crockpots first came out. I’ve always cooked things from about 7:00 a.m. Until 6:00 p.m. On low-medium. We’ve never had a problem.

          Reply
          • KC says

            September 24, 2017 at 2:57 pm

            5 stars
            I agree Mary…some people on here and their nasty replies should NOT be on this site! We enjoy sharing with each other…..If someone wants to be nasty…please leave our site!

            Reply
      • Susan says

        March 12, 2017 at 11:06 am

        Wow, I don’t know you, but that was such a condescending remark about this recipe preparation to the person who posted it. Maybe in the future you can put it in a different way and not use the word “duh”.

        Reply
    8. Emily says

      August 30, 2016 at 4:15 pm

      I just made this today and it was amazing! Here is my cooking times. I love to cook in the crockpot and used my newest which is barely a year old.
      Cooked high: 2 hrs pulled frozen chicken apart. After 4 hrs total on high my chicken was ready to shred. I always do this on a plate so I can see the chicken and make sure it is fully cooked. Another hour on high made 5 hrs total of cooking on high. Switched to low until I was ready to add the tortellini. Once the tortellini was added (refridgerated) I turned back to high for 15 minutes. I did have to stir about every hour because it started getting brown around the edges. So, not a recipe I would throw in and leave while I run errands or go to work. Also, I doubled the recipe.

      Reply
    9. Jamie says

      August 25, 2016 at 6:16 pm

      If I have frozen tortellini can I just let it thaw in the refrigerator then add it when it says to in the instructions?

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        August 30, 2016 at 10:44 am

        I would follow the instructions on your package to cook the tortellini and then stir it in just before serving. Best of luck! 🙂

        Reply
      • Terri says

        August 30, 2016 at 2:28 pm

        I was wondering the same thing. I’m making it now and just took the frozen packages out threw them in the fridge. They should be dethawed by the time it’s ready to put them in the crockpot, but now I’m not sure whether or not I should boil them first.

        Reply
      • Debra says

        July 16, 2018 at 9:12 pm

        5 stars
        2 years later, I know. But yes that’s exactly what I did and the whole thing turned out great! My husband loves it,so I’ll make it again for sure 🙂

        Reply
    10. Brittney says

      August 22, 2016 at 9:40 am

      I was a hurry this morning with all of the back to school tasks. I used fresh chicken breasts and set it on low. It will be cooking for a total of 7.5 hours on low. My concern is that I was in such a hurry that I accidentally put the refrigerated tortellini in with everything this morning. How bad do you think this recipe will turn out?

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        August 22, 2016 at 9:47 am

        Hi Brittney! It will depend on your slow cooker but unfortunately, I’m guessing the tortellini will be falling apart because it is fresh. I’m so sorry! 🙁

        Reply
        • Brittney says

          August 22, 2016 at 11:50 am

          Do you think the entire meal will be ruined? I would hate to throw it all out. But if the tortellini is mushy and no good then I guess I’ll have to.

          Reply
          • Tanja says

            September 16, 2016 at 4:13 pm

            I would think you could still use your chicken and just start over with the tortellini. Try and get out as much as you can. Heck I’d rinse the chicken off and boil the tortellini and go from there! Children’s too expensive to throw out! I hope everything turned out ok!

            Reply
            • LD says

              November 22, 2016 at 4:10 pm

              “Children’s too expensive to throw out!” Hahaha! That’s why I keep my two boys 😉

    11. Diane hicks says

      August 13, 2016 at 11:44 pm

      I followed this exact recipe and came home to a crockpot full of burnt chicken. 8 hours on high is clearly NOT the way to go.

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        August 23, 2016 at 9:30 am

        I’m cooking this today and I’m going to cook it on low all day. That’s how I do all my crockpot chicken recipes and they turn out great.

        Reply
      • Rachael says

        October 24, 2016 at 11:05 am

        Why would you cook anything for 8 hours on high? That was your own fault.

        Reply
        • Jen says

          January 22, 2017 at 11:28 am

          She cooked it on high because the recipe says to cook it 6-8 hours on high. It should say low I believe.

          Reply
        • Josie P says

          October 26, 2017 at 10:57 am

          5 stars
          She made a simple mistake, sheesh.

          Reply
      • Paul says

        June 10, 2017 at 9:34 am

        I thought so. 8 hours on high seems too much. I’m going to do 8 hours on low. I’ve cooked frozen chicken before in the crockpot, and that was plenty of time to come out perfect.

        Reply
    12. Sherrie says

      July 9, 2016 at 8:33 am

      I usually like to make my own alfredo sauce. I have noticed that some have said their sauce started to burn. If I mixed all the ingredients for my sauce and pour it over my chicken to cook with the chicken. Do you think it would come out ok or should I stick with premade sauce?

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        July 12, 2016 at 1:30 pm

        The sauce starts to brown along the top edges where the sauce meets the ceramic of the crockpot. It can happen with both premade and homemade sauces. Best of luck! ~Tonia

        Reply
    13. Justin says

      June 26, 2016 at 4:21 pm

      If I use refrigerated chicken instead of frozen chicken, how will this change the times on the recipe?

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        June 27, 2016 at 9:30 am

        It will take less time to cook, about 2-4 hours depending on your slow cooker. Best of luck! ~Tonia

        Reply
    14. Christine Titus says

      June 26, 2016 at 9:29 am

      This is so easy, you don’t even have to thaw the chicken first! I love this recipe. It is really a no fuss no muss recipe and it comes out so creamy, delicious and filling. I served it with some garlic bread for an easy dinner.

      For those of you having issues with whether or not you should cook this on high and then low, or low all the way or high all the way, please keep in mind that not all slow cookers are created equal. Some run a lot hotter than others. Use your good ol’ sense to decide. The key point, make sure your chicken is cooked through. I had absolutely no issues with this recipe at all cooking it as per the instructions. Therefore, great recipe. My family LOVED it.

      Thank you for sharing this Tonia!

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        June 27, 2016 at 9:31 am

        Thanks so much! Great tips!

        Reply
    15. A says

      June 7, 2016 at 8:35 am

      The most obvious thing here should be that you should never cook chicken while frozen for safety reasons ….all chicken should be properly defrosted prior to cooking

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        June 8, 2016 at 9:30 am

        Yes, you can thaw the chicken before starting, if you prefer, but according to the Crock Pot manual you can cook frozen meat in the following manner:
        “When cooking frozen meats, at least 1 cup of warm liquid must
        first be added. The liquid will act as a “cushion” to prevent sudden
        temperature changes. An additional 4 hours on Low or 2 hours on
        High is typically required. For larger cuts of frozen meat, it may
        take much longer to defrost and tenderize.”

        Reply
    16. Mckenzie says

      May 23, 2016 at 8:13 pm

      This turned out TERRIBLE. The sauce and chicken was super burnt. I think you meant to say cook on LOW heat for 8 hours…

      I was almost done shredding the chicken when I realized I should take a picture to show how gross it was: https://imgur.com/a/gvlpp

      Reply
    17. Catherine jones says

      May 11, 2016 at 10:06 pm

      My tortellini is frozen so when should I add it?

      Reply
    18. Amber says

      May 5, 2016 at 2:05 pm

      I’m confused where it says refrigerated tortellini. I only found frozen at all my local stores. So how would I make that work?

      Reply
      • Brandy says

        May 22, 2016 at 12:52 pm

        Most stores now have tortellini in the refrigerated section. Where are you shipping?

        Reply
      • Jumping' Joe greco says

        May 28, 2016 at 9:12 am

        There is refrigerated Tortellini usually near the deli aisle in any supermarket

        Reply
    19. Emily says

      April 22, 2016 at 2:32 pm

      Doesn’t chicken fully cook in 4 hours when on high and 8 on low? I know every recipe is different but the chicken won’t be overcooked when on high for 8 hours?

      Reply
      • Erin says

        May 8, 2016 at 8:00 pm

        I think it’s because it’s frozen. To make sure it’s cooked all the way. I’m sure u could use thawed on high for 4 hours.

        Reply
      • Terra says

        May 15, 2016 at 7:58 pm

        I always do frozen on low for 7-8 hours to get the good taste without it being dry.

        Reply
    20. RMS says

      April 21, 2016 at 2:12 pm

      Can I make this using defrosted chicken? How long would I put it in the crock pot for then?

      Reply
    21. Kaily says

      April 17, 2016 at 6:01 pm

      Is there a difference in the way to cook the tortellini if it’s dried not refrigerated?

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        April 18, 2016 at 9:01 am

        The dried tortellini would require water to expand and cook. If I were to use it, I would cook the dried tortellini briefly before adding it. Best of luck! ~Tonia

        Reply
      • Brandy says

        May 22, 2016 at 12:54 pm

        I cook dry pasta in the crockpot all of the time. The sauce plus the slow heat cooks it.

        Reply
    22. Renee says

      March 29, 2016 at 7:52 pm

      I cheated and skipped the whole crock pot cooking part.
      I always try to keep some shredded cooked chicken in the freezer for a *go to meal solution*…..added 2 16 oz jars of alfredo sauce (added about 1/2 cup of milk to thin out the sauce) along with the garlic and the pre-cooked chicken, added some fresh broccoli then let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
      Cooked a 19 oz. bag of frozen tortellini separately, after a few minutes drained and added to the sauce.
      Easy and very good. Thanks for the recipe idea!

      Reply
      • Stephanie says

        April 27, 2016 at 11:54 am

        Oh that sounds awesome! Great idea!

        Reply
    23. Steph says

      March 21, 2016 at 12:32 pm

      Is it okay if the Alfredo sauce is boiling already with 4 hours and 45 minutes left to go? The sauce is starting to brown around the edges and not sure if I should switch heat setting to low?

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        March 22, 2016 at 7:15 am

        Every slow cooker is different so it might not take as long in yours. The main thing is that the chicken in fully cooked. Happy Crocking! ~Tonia

        Reply
    24. Cat says

      March 17, 2016 at 4:24 pm

      Took this to work for a pot luck. Doubled up the recipe, and it came out amazing! Everyone loved it and couldn’t get enough! Thanks so much for sharing this!

      Reply
      • Kayleigh says

        April 29, 2016 at 11:21 pm

        Did the doubled recipe fit in a 6 quart slow cooker?

        Reply
    25. Raven says

      March 16, 2016 at 9:13 pm

      Do you have any idea how much calaries this would be?

      Reply
    26. Emily says

      March 6, 2016 at 10:54 am

      So the whole time this should be left on high? For all 8 hours?

      Reply
      • dama says

        March 7, 2016 at 3:50 pm

        Did you figure it out? Im trying this today. But to leave it on high for the whole time?

        Reply
        • Tonia says

          March 7, 2016 at 3:54 pm

          Sorry! Were my instructions conflicting in some way? I do make way too many typos. 😉 Yes, it’s high for the full time.

          Cook on high for about two hours before separating the chicken breasts.
          Cook on high for about six hours.
          Cook on high for 15 minutes

          Reply
    27. Maren says

      February 13, 2016 at 11:21 am

      If using chicken that is not frozen, how would that change cooking times?

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        February 13, 2016 at 11:53 am

        Yes, it will take less time. Probably about two hours less. Best of luck! ~Tonia

        Reply
    28. Jennifer says

      January 31, 2016 at 3:17 pm

      A little confusing. It says take the chicken out and shred in direction #1. Then in #2 it says: Cook on high for about six hours. Tear or cut the chicken into pieces. You can continue cooking the chicken for another hour if you aren’t ready for dinner yet. Or since the chicken is cooked, you can move onto the next step at this point. What do you cook for 6 hours? The chiken? The tortillini?

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        February 1, 2016 at 8:13 am

        My four chicken breasts were frozen onto one large chunk of chicken (you can see it in the second photo of the blog post) when I put them in the Crockpot. I didn’t think they would cook as well or as fast when they were all stuck together so I separated them after two hours of cooking.

        Step #1 doesn’t say to take the chicken out and shred it. It says “cook on high for about two hours before separating the chicken breasts”

        Step #2: The chicken will definitely not be fully cooked from frozen after only two hours in the crockpot, so you will need to continue cooking it for another 6 hours. Once it is fully cooked, you can easily tear it into pieces. The tortellini should only be added about 15 (at the most 30) minutes before serving or it will turn to mush.

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        • Kari says

          February 19, 2016 at 7:39 am

          I apologize because I am a bit of a blonde kid, but the total cook time is 8 hours then, correct? Two hours to separate the frozen breasts plus six additional hours?

          Reply
          • Tonia says

            February 19, 2016 at 9:55 pm

            You got it! 🙂

            Reply
            • Kim says

              January 24, 2017 at 3:04 pm

              Come on people it’s a crock pot recipe. Frozen chicken , thawed chicken,frozen tort,thawed tort. I’m making it now started on high gonna turn it down. I cook chicken in crock pot Ll the. Time I’m sure this 1 also will be great thanks Tonia

        • Kirstee says

          May 3, 2016 at 1:52 am

          I have frozen chicken from the bag that are not stuck together, would I only need to cook 6 hours total before shredding the chicken since it isn’t a block of frozen chicken?

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          • Tonia says

            May 3, 2016 at 8:19 am

            I’m not sure. I would suggest checking it to see if you think it is done. You can use a meat thermometer.

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      • Donald says

        February 27, 2016 at 3:32 pm

        Im thinking you have to cook the tortellini before adding to crockpot

        makes no sence to just cook them for 15 min in crokpot

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        • Christy says

          May 3, 2016 at 4:23 pm

          Her recipe uses the refrigerated tortellini not the dried so her recipe is correct as written. If you choose to use the dried pasta then yes you will have to cook it according to package directions before adding it in.

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    29. Christine says

      January 21, 2016 at 5:33 pm

      So good! I added roasted red peppers, mushrooms, and asparagus at the end. Yummy!!

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    30. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says

      January 13, 2016 at 12:54 pm

      What a great slow cooker meal! Love that it uses ingredients that we usually have on hand!

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