Description
CrockPot Chicken Tortellini is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken with creamy cheese tortellini in a rich marinara sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this dish requires minimal preparationโjust toss everything in your slow cooker and let it do the magic! With its delightful flavors and hearty texture, this recipe is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Serve it with fresh herbs or crusty bread for a complete meal that warms you from the inside out.
Ingredients
- Olive oil spray
- 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 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 slow cooker.
- Add marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion granules, Italian seasoning, paprika, red chili flakes, and chicken broth to cover the chicken.
- Cook on LOW for about 4 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ยฐF.
- Shred the cooked chicken and return it to the slow cooker.
- Stir in tortellini, mozzarella cheese, and heavy cream; mix well.
- Cook on LOW for an additional 30 minutes until tortellini are tender.
- Stir in baby spinach and cook for another 10 minutes until wilted.
- Serve immediately after stirring in grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours and 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding your favorite vegetables such as bell peppers or mushrooms. Adjust seasonings according to your taste preferences for a more personalized flavor profile.