Description

CrockPot Chicken Tortellini is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and a creamy marinara sauce for a dish your entire family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this slow cooker recipe allows you to set it and forget it while the aromas of savory spices fill your kitchen. With minimal prep time and all ingredients cooked in one pot, you can enjoy a hearty meal with easy cleanup. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or cheese for a personal touch. Get ready to indulge in this creamy, flavorful delight!

Ingredients

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1 1/2 lbs chicken breast
2 cups marinara sauce
1 lb cheese tortellini
1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups baby spinach
Olive oil spray
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion granules
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
1 1/2 cups chicken broth

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Instructions

Spray the inside of your slow cooker with olive oil.
Place chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom.
Pour in marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion granules, Italian seasoning, paprika, red chili flakes, and chicken broth—make sure chicken is submerged.
Cook on LOW for 4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F.
Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the slow cooker.
Add tortellini, mozzarella cheese, and heavy cream; stir gently.
Cover and cook on LOW for another 30 minutes until tortellini are tender.
Stir in spinach and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Finish 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: 450
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 930mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg