CrockPot Chicken Tortellini
A hearty and warming meal combining tender chicken, creamy tortellini, and vibrant spinach, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 270 minutes
- Total Time: 285 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- Olive oil spray
- 1 ½ lbs chicken breast
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 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
- 1 lb cheese tortellini
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom.
- Pour the marinara sauce and sprinkle the spices evenly over the chicken.
- Cover the slow cooker, set it to LOW, and let it cook for about 4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the sauce, mixing well.
- Add the cheese tortellini, mozzarella cheese, and heavy cream, stirring until combined.
- Cover and cook on LOW for another 30 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in the baby spinach and let it wilt for an additional 10 minutes.
- Finally, add the grated Parmesan cheese, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
Feel free to swap chicken for turkey or tofu for a vegetarian version. Serve with garlic bread or a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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