CrockPot Chicken Tortellini
A delightful and hearty dish combining tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and a rich marinara sauce, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs 1 ½ lbs chicken breast (about 4 medium breasts)
- 2 cups 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon onion granules
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
- 0.5 teaspoon ½ teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 lb 1 lb cheese tortellini
- 1 cup 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups 2 cups baby spinach
- 0.33 cup ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
Preparation
- Spray the inside of your CrockPot with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the CrockPot.
- In a bowl, mix together the marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion granules, Italian seasoning, paprika, and red chili flakes. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
- Add the chicken broth to the pot.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours.
- After 6 hours, shred the chicken right inside the pot.
- Stir in the cheese tortellini, mozzarella cheese, heavy cream, and baby spinach.
- Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until the tortellini is cooked through.
- Before serving, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For best presentation, serve in bowls with extra cheese sprinkled on top. Pair with garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.