Description
This CrockPot Chicken Tortellini recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner. Tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and a creamy sauce come together beautifully in this easy slow cooker recipe.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- Olive oil spray
- 1 ½ lbs chicken breast (about 4 medium breasts)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion granules
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
For the Tortellini:
- 1 lb cheese tortellini
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker with olive oil. This prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer. This ensures even cooking.
- Pour marinara sauce and spices over the chicken. The seasonings add delicious flavor to the dish.
- Cover and set the slow cooker to LOW for about 4 hours. Cooking on low allows the flavors to meld together.
- Shred cooked chicken with forks. This creates a shredded chicken texture.
- Return shredded chicken to the cooker and mix with sauce. Coating the chicken evenly.
- Add tortellini, mozzarella, and heavy cream, stirring well. Combining the ingredients thoroughly.
- Cook on LOW for another 30 minutes. Allowing the flavors to blend.
- Stir in spinach and cook for 10 more minutes. Adding a pop of green color and nutrients.
- Add Parmesan cheese, taste, and adjust seasoning. Adding a final cheesy touch and adjusting the flavor to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: CrockPot Chicken Tortellini, Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini, Chicken Tortellini Recipe
