Description
This CrockPot Chicken Tortellini recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken, cheese tortellini, and spinach are cooked in a rich tomato sauce with a touch of cream and cheese for a creamy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- Olive oil spray
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breast (about 4 medium breasts)
Sauce:
- 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
Add-ins:
- 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 your slow cooker with olive oil (or a non-stick cooking spray).
- Add the marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion granules, Italian seasoning mix, paprika, red chili flakes, and chicken broth.
- Cook on LOW for 4 hours or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with the help of two forks.
- Return the chicken to the slow cooker, then add the tortellini, shredded cheese, and cream.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 30 minutes until the tortellini are tender.
- Stir in the spinach and continue to cook for another 10 minutes.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan, adjust the seasoning to taste and serve immediately.
Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer on the bottom.
Make sure the chicken is completely submerged in liquid.
Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
Stir well to combine and make sure the tortellini are completely covered by liquid.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: CrockPot Chicken Tortellini, Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini, Chicken Tortellini Recipe
