Description
This CrockPot Chicken Tortellini is a comforting, easy meal that combines tender chicken, cheesy pasta, and a rich, creamy sauce for the perfect family dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 lb refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of your CrockPot.
- Pour the marinara sauce and chicken broth over the chicken. Add garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through (165°F).
- Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
- Stir in tortellini, mozzarella, and heavy cream. Ensure tortellini are covered in sauce.
- Cover and cook on LOW for another 30 minutes, or until tortellini are tender.
- Stir in spinach and Parmesan cheese until spinach wilts. Serve hot.
Notes
For easy cleanup, spray your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Check chicken temperature for doneness and avoid overcooking tortellini to prevent mushiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American