10 Cozy Fall Pasta Recipes (Pumpkin Gnocchi Included)

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Crockpot Pumpkin Alfredo Tortellini with Chicken

Crockpot Pumpkin Alfredo Tortellini with Chicken

Recipe by Derek Jacobson
Servings

6

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 1 (15-ounce) jar Alfredo sauce

  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini

  • 2 cups baby spinach

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

  • Chopped fresh parsley or crispy sage, for topping

Directions

  • Whisk the Alfredo sauce, pumpkin, broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, nutmeg, salt and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker until smooth.
  • Add the chicken and turn it to coat. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Move the chicken to a cutting board and shred it with two forks.
  • Stir the tortellini into the sauce, then add the chicken back in. Cover and cook on HIGH for 20 to 30 minutes, until the tortellini are tender.
  • Stir in the spinach and Parmesan until the spinach wilts. Top with parsley or crispy sage and serve.
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10 Cozy Fall Pasta Recipes (Pumpkin Gnocchi Included)

Crockpot Pumpkin Alfredo Tortellini with Chicken

Crockpot Pumpkin Alfredo Tortellini with Chicken

Recipe by Derek Jacobson
Servings

6

servings
Cook Mode

Keep the screen of your device on

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 1 (15-ounce) jar Alfredo sauce

  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini

  • 2 cups baby spinach

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

  • Chopped fresh parsley or crispy sage, for topping

Directions

  • Whisk the Alfredo sauce, pumpkin, broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, nutmeg, salt and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker until smooth.
  • Add the chicken and turn it to coat. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Move the chicken to a cutting board and shred it with two forks.
  • Stir the tortellini into the sauce, then add the chicken back in. Cover and cook on HIGH for 20 to 30 minutes, until the tortellini are tender.
  • Stir in the spinach and Parmesan until the spinach wilts. Top with parsley or crispy sage and serve.
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