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Slow Cooker Cheesy BBQ Bacon Chicken Tortellini

This Slow Cooker Cheesy BBQ Bacon Chicken Tortellini is made with tender chicken that slowly cooks in a smoky barbecue sauce until it’s fall-apart soft, then gets mixed with cheesy tortellini, crispy bacon, and a rich, creamy cheddar sauce.
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Slow Cooker Cheesy BBQ Bacon Chicken Tortellini
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:6 hours
Additional cooking time:20 hours
Total Time:6 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2–3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 20 oz package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Place the chicken to the bottom of the slow cooker in an even layer. Sprinkle over the salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder.
  • Pour the barbecue sauce and chicken broth over the chicken. Stir gently around the chicken to combine the sauce.
  • Top with half the bacon.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat in the sauce.
  • Add the refrigerated cheese tortellini directly into the slow cooker and gently stir to combine with the chicken and sauce.
  • Stir in the heavy cream.
  • Sprinkle in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and fully combined.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional 20–30 minutes, or until the tortellini is tender and heated through.
  • Stir gently, let sit for a few minutes to thicken.
  • Top with the remaining cheese and bacon.
Servings: 6
Calories: 780kcal
Author: carlycampbell