Description
Make this creamy chicken tortellini dish with minimal effort using your slow cooker. This recipe delivers comforting flavor with simple, hands-off cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- Olive oil spray
- 1.5 lb chicken breast (about 4 medium breasts)
- 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
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb cheese tortellini
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 0.33 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Spray your slow cooker with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer on the bottom of the slow cooker.
- 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.
- Cook on LOW for 4 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, then add the tortellini, shredded mozzarella cheese, and heavy cream. Stir well to combine and cover the tortellini with liquid.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 30 minutes until the tortellini are tender.
- Stir in the baby spinach and continue to cook for another 10 minutes.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, adjust the seasoning to taste, and serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe is designed for busy cooks who want maximum flavor with minimal attention.
- The slow cooker method tenderizes the chicken and develops the sauce effortlessly.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm the chicken is fully cooked before shredding.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 4 hours 40 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: Dump and Go Chicken Tortellini, Crockpot Chicken Tortellini, Slow Cooker Chicken Pasta, Easy Crockpot Dinner, Creamy Tortellini Recipe