Description
CrockPot Chicken Tortellini is a warm and hearty dish that’s perfect for family dinners or busy weeknights. This one-pot meal features tender chicken simmered in a rich marinara sauce, combined with fluffy cheese tortellini and fresh spinach, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. With minimal prep time required, you can set it and forget it, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while you go about your day. This comforting dish is not only delicious but also versatile, making it easy to adapt with your favorite vegetables or cheeses. Enjoy this delightful recipe that promises to satisfy even the fussiest eaters!
Ingredients
- 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 your slow cooker with olive oil.
- Place chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom.
- Add marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion granules, Italian seasoning, paprika, red chili flakes, and chicken broth. Ensure chicken is covered.
- Cook on LOW for 4 hours or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and add tortellini, mozzarella cheese, and heavy cream. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on LOW for an additional 30 minutes until the tortellini is tender.
- Stir in baby spinach and continue cooking for another 10 minutes.
- Finally, mix in grated Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg