CrockPot Chicken Tortellini
A comforting, one-pot meal combining tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and fresh spinach, perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast About 4 medium breasts
- 2 cups marinara sauce Any store-bought or homemade
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion granules
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes Adjust to taste
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb cheese tortellini Use fresh for a firmer texture
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 0.33 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
Preparation
- Spray the slow cooker with olive oil.
- Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer.
- Pour marinara sauce and spices over the chicken.
- Cover and set the slow cooker to LOW for about 4 hours.
- Shred cooked chicken with forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the cooker and mix with sauce.
- Add tortellini, mozzarella, and heavy cream, stirring well.
- Cook on LOW for another 30 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and cook for 10 more minutes.
- Add Parmesan cheese, taste, and adjust seasoning.
Notes
Serve the dish hot, adding more grated Parmesan if desired. Pairs well with garlic bread or salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat as needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 42gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 950mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g
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