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A delicious bowl of CrockPot Chicken Tortellini with herbs and cheese
Bertha Jones

CrockPot Chicken Tortellini

A comforting and convenient weeknight meal featuring tender chicken, marinara sauce, and cheesy tortellini, all cooked in a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 ½ lbs 1 ½ lbs chicken breast (about 4 medium breasts) Can be seared briefly for extra flavor.
  • 2 cups 2 cups marinara sauce Homemade marinara can enhance flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon onion granules
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
  • ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes Adjust for spice preference.
  • 1 ½ cups 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 lb 1 lb cheese tortellini Can substitute with other tortellini varieties.
  • 1 cup 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup ½ cup heavy cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • 2 cups 2 cups baby spinach
  • ⅓ cup ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese For garnishing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Spray your slow cooker with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the pot.
  3. Pour in the marinara sauce and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion granules, Italian seasoning, paprika, and red chili flakes.
  4. Cover and set the slow cooker on LOW for approximately 4 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender.
  5. Shred the cooked chicken using forks once it’s done and return the meat to the slow cooker, mixing it back into the sauce.
Cooking
  1. Add the cheese tortellini, mozzarella, and heavy cream, stirring well to combine.
  2. Cook on LOW for another 30 minutes until the tortellini is fully cooked.
  3. Stir in the baby spinach and let it cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  4. Top with grated Parmesan cheese, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 36gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 900mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

Serve hot in deep bowls, garnished with fresh basil or parsley. Pair with a crisp side salad or warm garlic bread for a complete meal.

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