CrockPot Chicken Tortellini
CrockPot Chicken Tortellini is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken and delicious tortellini in a creamy, savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy recipe simmers in your slow cooker while you go about your day, delivering a satisfying meal with minimal effort. Whether it’s a chilly evening or a cozy family gathering, this dish is sure to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 20 oz frozen tortellini (your choice of filling)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the CrockPot. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle minced garlic over the chicken.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the cream cheese on top.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in frozen tortellini and spinach if using, then cover to cook until tortellini is tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, use high-quality chicken broth. Adjust seasonings at the end of cooking for best results. Feel free to swap chicken for sausage or add your favorite vegetables like bell peppers.