Description
CrockPot Chicken Tortellini is a comforting, one-pot meal that warms your heart on busy weeknights. With tender chicken simmered in a creamy sauce and cheese-filled tortellini soaking up all the flavors, this dish is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare. Just toss your ingredients into the slow cooker and let it work its magic while you focus on other tasks. Perfect for family dinners, this recipe guarantees smiles around the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet, sauté minced garlic over medium heat until fragrant, then add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Transfer chicken to a CrockPot; add chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
- Add cheese tortellini and Italian seasoning; mix well.
- Cook on low for about 4 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, stir in fresh spinach and grated Parmesan until spinach wilts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, brown the chicken before adding it to the CrockPot. You can substitute chicken with turkey or add additional vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove.