Description
CrockPot Chicken Tortellini is your go-to comfort food for busy weeknights. This creamy, hearty dish combines tender chicken, flavorful tortellini, and fresh spinach in a savory broth that simmers to perfection. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, it’s the ideal recipe for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Let your slow cooker do the work while you enjoy the delightful aromas filling your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 12 oz tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
- In your CrockPot, heat a splash of olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken broth and cubed cream cheese; stir until well combined.
- Place seasoned chicken breasts into the mixture. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes, stir in tortellini and fresh spinach.
- Shred chicken in the pot using two forks before serving with grated Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - Swap out ingredients: add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor. - For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently with a splash of broth.