Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage
A comforting and creamy dish made with flavorful Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach, all cooked in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 package 19 oz frozen cheese tortellini
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 can 28 oz diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 block 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat for about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat and transfer to the crockpot.
- Add diced tomatoes (with juice), minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to the crockpot. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth and place the cubed cream cheese on top without stirring.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes, add the frozen tortellini and chopped spinach to the crockpot, stirring gently.
- Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.