Description
Looking for the ultimate creamy, comforting dinner with hardly any effort? This Creamy Crockpot Tortellini Alfredo is your answer. Toss cheese-filled tortellini into a slow cooker with garlic, cream, and cheese, and let it simmer into rich, cozy perfection. It’s perfect for easy dinner ideas, a quick weeknight meal, or when you need family-friendly food ideas that satisfy. Whether you’re after a cozy dinner recipe or a crockpot pasta dish with bold flavor, this easy recipe delivers. Pair it with salad or garlic bread for a full meal, or enjoy it solo as a decadent, creamy bowl of bliss.
Ingredients
20 oz cheese tortellini (refrigerated)
2 cups heavy cream
8 oz cream cheese, cubed
1 cup chicken broth
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Add cream cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic, and Italian seasoning to the crockpot. Stir slightly.
2. Cover and cook on LOW for 1-2 hours until the cream cheese has fully melted and sauce is smooth.
3. Stir in tortellini directly from the package (uncooked). Mix to coat with the sauce.
4. Cook on LOW for 2 to 2.5 more hours, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking.
5. About 15-20 minutes before serving, stir in spinach if using, then add Parmesan cheese.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve hot with extra Parmesan or red pepper flakes, if desired.
Notes
Refrigerated tortellini works best and won’t get mushy.
Add a splash of milk when reheating to keep the sauce creamy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: crockpot pasta, Alfredo tortellini, easy dinner, creamy pasta, comfort food