Description
CrockPot Chicken Tortellini is a delightful one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and soft tortellini, making it the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. With its rich flavors and customizable ingredients, this dish will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds. Easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy, it’s sure to become a staple in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 12 oz tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups spinach or kale
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken breasts and place them in the CrockPot. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic and cream cheese over the chicken.
- Pour in chicken broth and sprinkle Italian seasoning. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken shreds easily.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in tortellini and greens until cooked through.
- Shred chicken in the pot using two forks, mix well, and top with grated Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider browning the chicken before adding it to the CrockPot. Feel free to substitute chicken with turkey or shrimp for different protein options. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently.