Description
CrockPot Chicken Tortellini is a delightful dish that effortlessly brings warmth and comfort to your family table. This creamy, savory meal features tender chicken paired with cheese tortellini, all enveloped in a rich marinara sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, this easy recipe requires minimal prep time and allows the slow cooker to do all the work for you. Just set it and forget it! The result is a satisfying dish that appeals to both adults and children alike, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breast (about 4 medium breasts)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion granules
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb cheese tortellini
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker with olive oil.
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the pot.
- Add marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion granules, Italian seasoning, paprika, red chili flakes, and chicken broth; ensure chicken is submerged.
- Cook on LOW for 4 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the slow cooker.
- Mix in tortellini, mozzarella cheese, and heavy cream; stir well.
- Cover and cook on LOW for an additional 30 minutes until tortellini are tender.
- Stir in spinach and cook for another 10 minutes until wilted.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours + 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg