Description
CrockPot Chicken Tortellini is the ultimate cozy dish that combines tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and a rich marinara sauce—all effortlessly cooked in your slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this meal requires minimal prep and offers maximum flavor. Simply toss in the ingredients and let the CrockPot do the work while you enjoy quality time with loved ones. This creamy, comforting pasta dish is sure to become a household favorite, pleasing even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breast
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 lb cheese tortellini
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker with olive oil.
- Place chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom.
- Add marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and chicken broth; ensure chicken is submerged.
- Cook on LOW for 4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F; shred after cooking.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker along with tortellini, mozzarella cheese, and heavy cream; stir well.
- Cook on LOW for an additional 30 minutes until tortellini are tender.
- Stir in baby spinach and cook for another 10 minutes until wilted.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese 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: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg