Description
CrockPot Chicken Tortellini is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for chilly nights and busy weeknights alike. This hearty recipe combines tender chicken, rich marinara sauce, and cheesy tortellini into one delightful meal that requires minimal effort. Simply toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic. The addition of fresh spinach not only boosts the nutritional value but also adds a pop of color. Families will love this creamy, flavorful dish, making it a fantastic choice for both dinner parties and cozy family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs chicken breast
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 lb cheese tortellini
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Olive oil spray
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion granules
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker with olive oil.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in the bottom.
- Pour marinara sauce over the chicken and sprinkle with spices.
- Cook on LOW for about 4 hours until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the chicken in the cooker and mix in tortellini, mozzarella, and cream.
- Cook on LOW for another 30 minutes until tortellini is heated through.
- Stir in spinach and cook for an additional 10 minutes until wilted.
- Garnish with grated Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours and 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg