CrockPot Chicken Tortellini
An easy and comforting dish featuring tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and flavorful marinara sauce, perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast (about 4 medium breasts) Cut evenly for cooking
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion granules
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes Adjust for spiciness
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb cheese tortellini Can use frozen tortellini
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 0.33 cup Parmesan cheese, grated For garnishing
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 the 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 hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese. Pairs well with crusty bread or a garden salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.