Description
This CrockPot Chicken Tortellini recipe is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner. Tender chicken, cheese tortellini, and a creamy sauce come together in the slow cooker for a meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- Olive oil spray
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breast (about 4 medium breasts)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion granules
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
For the Tortellini:
- 1 lb cheese tortellini
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker: Coat the slow cooker with olive oil spray.
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and add marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion granules, Italian seasoning, paprika, red chili flakes, and chicken broth. Cook on LOW for 4 hours.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken, shred it, then return it to the slow cooker.
- Add Tortellini: Stir in tortellini, mozzarella, and cream. Cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Finish the Dish: Add spinach, Parmesan, adjust seasoning, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1025mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 107mg
