CrockPot Chicken Tortellini
A comforting slow-cooked dish featuring tender chicken, cheese tortellini, marinara sauce, and creamy goodness, all made in a CrockPot.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs chicken breast (about 4 medium breasts)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion granules
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning mix
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp red chili flakes
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 lb cheese tortellini
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Spray the inside of your slow cooker with olive oil.
- Place chicken breasts in a single layer in the slow cooker.
- Pour marinara sauce over the chicken, ensuring coverage.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion granules, Italian seasoning, paprika, and red chili flakes over the top.
- Add chicken broth to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for about 4 hours.
- Remove chicken, shred it using two forks, and return it to the slow cooker.
- Stir in cheese tortellini, heavy cream, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Cover and cook on LOW for an additional 30 minutes.
- Add baby spinach, cover, and cook for a final 10 minutes until wilted.
- Sprinkle in Parmesan cheese, adjust seasoning, and serve.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.