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September 9, 2016

Slow Cooker Alfredo Salsa Tortellini

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3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Alfredo Salsa Tortellini–creamy and slightly spicy cheesy tortellini prepared in about one minute using your slow cooker.ย 

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Slow Cooker Alfredo Salsa Tortellini--creamy and slightly spicy cheesy tortellini prepared in about one minute using your slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Alfredo Salsa Tortellini

A long time ago I ate a pasta dish at a church potluck that was absolutely delicious. I asked the woman who brought it what the recipe was. She embarrassingly told me that it was just a box of penne pasta, a jar of salsa, a jar of Alfredo sauce and some cooked and cubed chicken. You may be thinking salsa and Alfredo sauce sound weird together. But I’m here to tell you that it is an amazing combination. If you’re searching for an easy recipe that can be put together in minutes I have one for you today. It’s just a bag of frozen tortellini, Alfredo sauce and salsa. And maybe some cheese if you have it on hand. Oh and if you don’t want a meatless meal you can add in some cooked chicken. If you use a mild salsa this recipe is perfect for kids. I threw everything into my slow cooker for a couple of hours on high and it was ready in time for dinner.

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Slow Cooker Alfredo Salsa Tortellini--creamy and slightly spicy cheesy tortellini prepared in about one minute using your slow cooker.

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For this recipe I would recommend using a 3-quart slow cooker. I like the smaller oval 3-quart for this amount ofย Slow Cooker Alfredo Salsa Tortellini because ideally you want your slow cooker to be filled 2/3 to 3/4 full. If your slow cooker is less than half full then the food will cook really fast. And that kind of defeats the purpose of “slow” cooking.ย This post contains affiliate links for Amazon. Each time you purchase something from Amazon that I’ve linked to I get a few pennies. Thanks so much for supporting my blog!

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Slow Cooker Alfredo Salsa Tortellini


  • Author: 365 Days of Slow Cooking
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
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Slow Cooker Alfredo Salsa Tortellini–creamy and slightly spicy cheesy tortellini prepared in about one minute using your slow cooker.


Ingredients

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  • 1 (19 oz) package frozen cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup mild salsa or picante sauce
  • 1 cup Alfredo sauce
  • 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Combine tortellini, salsa and Alfredo sauce in slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours or on LOW for 3-4 hours.
  3. Gently stir in mozzarella cheese and serve.

Notes

I used a 3 quart slow cooker for this recipe.

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15 Comments Filed Under: All Recipes, Meatless, Pasta, Slow Cooker Tagged With: 5 stars, 0-2 hours, 2-4 hours

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  1. Mickey says

    February 21, 2020 at 6:03 pm

    Great recipe. Please send me many more slow cooker crockpot recipes. All I see now are instant pot. I love the crockpot.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 24, 2020 at 8:52 pm

      Hi are you on my email list? I can change it to slow cooker recipes only if you would like.

      Reply
  2. Brig says

    January 20, 2020 at 5:41 pm

    Hello Karen!
    I have a 4.5 Crockpot. If I double the recipe, will there be enough room? Using the slow method, wiil it need additional time. Brand new to this and you site is AWESOME!

    Reply
    • Brig says

      January 20, 2020 at 5:43 pm

      Sorry about all the mispells. Didn’t edit!

      Reply
    • Karen says

      January 20, 2020 at 5:59 pm

      Hi Brig, I believe that there will be enough room. It will be pretty full though! Thanks for being here ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Stephanie says

    June 9, 2018 at 12:47 pm

    How could I make this in the instant pot?

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    • Karen says

      June 12, 2018 at 1:36 pm

      Use this recipe! https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/instant-pot-chicken-alfredo-salsa-pasta/

      Reply
  4. Bec says

    April 29, 2018 at 9:32 am

    When do you put the chicken in it?

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    • Karen says

      April 30, 2018 at 10:34 am

      Hi Bec, you can cut up chicken breasts into bite size pieces and add them in at the beginning. They can be raw or cooked.

      Reply
  5. Brianne Cole says

    April 25, 2018 at 4:39 pm

    Another other suggestions than tortellini? I am gluten free!
    Thanks!

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    • Karen says

      April 26, 2018 at 11:53 am

      You could make this on the stove top with some gluten free pasta. Cook the pasta according to package directions and then drain the water. Stir in the alfredo and picante and you’re set. If you want chicken with it brown some in a pan on the stove.

      Reply
  6. Kayla says

    October 24, 2016 at 1:14 pm

    Does the Tortellini need to be frozen?

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    • Karen says

      October 24, 2016 at 4:39 pm

      I haven’t tried it any other way but I’m assuming it would work.

      Reply
  7. Michelle Belk says

    September 24, 2016 at 11:20 am

    I made tortellini the very first time the other night, I normally buy the frozen ravioli and one pack of the ravioli USUALLY feeds the three of us, But when I started boiling the tortellini I noticed it really doesn’t swell like the ravioli does so I ended up using the two packs, thank God I had bought two instead of ONE!! So for this recipe, would you double it?? How many does this typically feed?? Now mine is two grown men that LOVE to eat!! Lol so I fix rather large meals!! Thanks in advance oh!! And what would you serve with this besides a salad?

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    • Karen says

      September 26, 2016 at 11:44 am

      This recipe will easily serve 4 adults. The tortellini puffs up. I would serve it with some broccoli or maybe add a rotisserie chicken to serve with it. Good luck!

      Reply

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