Description
CrockPot Chicken Tortellini is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy, cheesy goodness with tender chicken and flavorful tortellini. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, requiring minimal effort while delivering maximum flavor. With its rich marinara sauce and a medley of spices, this one-pot meal caters to all taste buds, ensuring even the pickiest eaters will enjoy it. Simply toss in the ingredients, let the slow cooker work its magic, and savor a hearty bowl of this delicious dish any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breast
- 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 shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1. Spray the slow cooker with olive oil.
- 2. Place chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom.
- 3. Combine marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion granules, Italian seasoning mix, paprika, red chili flakes, and chicken broth; pour over chicken.
- 4. Cook on LOW for 4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F.
- 5. Shred chicken and return it to the slow cooker with tortellini, mozzarella, and heavy cream; stir well.
- 6. Cook on LOW for another 30 minutes until tortellini are tender.
- 7. Add spinach and cook for an additional 10 minutes until wilted.
- 8. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours and 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg