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CrockPot Chicken Tortellini

A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, creamy cheese tortellini, and rich marinara sauce, all cooked in a slow cooker for an easy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast (about 4 medium breasts)
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion granules
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lb cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 0.33 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Optional Add-ins
  • bell peppers, mushrooms, or zucchini for extra nutrition and flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Spray the slow cooker with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer in the bottom of the cooker.
Cooking
  1. Pour marinara sauce over the chicken, followed by garlic powder, onion granules, Italian seasoning, paprika, and red chili flakes.
  2. Pour the chicken broth over the mixture.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and set it to LOW for about 4 hours.
  4. After cooking, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks.
  5. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce and add the tortellini, mozzarella, and heavy cream. Stir well to combine.
  6. Cover and let it cook on LOW for another 30 minutes.
  7. Stir in the spinach and cook for an additional 10 minutes until it wilts.
  8. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning as needed.

Notes

This dish is great to pair with a fresh green salad or garlic bread. It can be customized with different vegetables, proteins, and garnishes.