Description
This CrockPot Chicken Tortellini recipe is a comforting and satisfying dish that is perfect for a family meal. Tender chicken cooked in marinara sauce with cheese tortellini, spinach, and a creamy blend of cheeses, all made effortlessly in the slow cooker.
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 Slow Cooker: Spray your slow cooker with olive oil (or a non-stick cooking spray).
- Add Chicken: Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer on the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add Ingredients: Add marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion granules, Italian seasoning mix, paprika, red chili flakes, and chicken broth to the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is submerged.
- Cook Chicken: Cook on LOW for 4 hours or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Shred Chicken: Remove chicken, shred it, then return it to the slow cooker.
- Add Tortellini: Add tortellini, shredded mozzarella, and heavy cream to the slow cooker, stirring to combine.
- Cook Tortellini: Cover and cook on LOW for 30 minutes until tortellini are tender.
- Add Spinach: Stir in baby spinach and continue to cook for another 10 minutes.
- Finish Dish: Stir in grated Parmesan, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
