SAUCY CHICKEN & TORTELLINI

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine first 7 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 : Calories 437 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 922mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 31g protein.