Description
This Crockpot chicken tortellini is a cozy yet super easy meal that will please even the pickiest eaters!
Ingredients
Scale
- Olive oil spray
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breast
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 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
- 1 lb cheese tortellini
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (microbial-rennet)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (microbial-rennet)
Instructions
- Step: Spray your slow cooker with olive oil (or a non-stick cooking spray).
- Step: Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer on the bottom.
- Step: Add the marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion granules, Italian seasoning mix, paprika, red chili flakes and chicken broth. Make sure the chicken is completely submerged in liquid.
- Step: Cook on LOW for 4 hours or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Step: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with the help of two forks.
- Step: Return the chicken to the slow cooker, then add the tortellini, shredded cheese and cream. Stir well to combine and make sure the tortellini are completely covered by liquid.
- Step: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 30 minutes until the tortellini are tender.
- Step: Stir in the spinach and continue to cook for another 10 minutes.
- Step: Stir in the grated Parmesan, adjust the seasoning to taste and serve immediately.
Notes
The sauce may look a bit thin at the end of cooking but the tortellini will continue to soak it up as the dish sits. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; do not freeze to avoid mushy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 539 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1286 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 143 mg
Keywords: crockpot chicken tortellini, slow cooker pasta, creamy chicken pasta, easy dinner