Description
Crockpot Chicken Tortellini is a heartwarming dish that transforms dinner into a cozy experience. Tender chicken, creamy sauce, and delightful tortellini come together effortlessly in your slow cooker. This recipe is not only simple to prepare but also perfect for family gatherings or a comforting weeknight meal. With the aroma filling your home, it’s bound to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3–4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 9 oz fresh or frozen pasta tortellini (avoid pre-cooked)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Add chicken and garlic to the crockpot; pour in chicken broth.
- Cut cream cheese into chunks and place on top of chicken.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add tortellini and spinach; cook until tortellini is tender.
- Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg