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CrockPot Chicken Tortellini

CrockPot Chicken Tortellini: Your Cozy Dinner Dream Come True

Enjoy the comfort of CrockPot Chicken Tortellini, a cozy dinner with tender chicken, rich marinara, and cheesy tortellini—perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Sauce
  • 1 ½ lbs chicken breast about 4 medium breasts needed for tender results
  • 2 cups marinara sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic for more intensity
  • 1 teaspoon onion granules or fresh minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix or individual herbs like oregano or basil
  • ½ teaspoon paprika for color and mild heat
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes adjust to taste or omit
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version
For the Tortellini and Cheese
  • 1 lb cheese tortellini can be added frozen
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese or provolone/white cheddar
  • ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half for a lighter option
For the Fresh Touch
  • 2 cups baby spinach or kale as a substitute
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese nutritional yeast as vegan alternative

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Spray the interior of the slow cooker with olive oil.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Mix marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion granules, Italian seasoning, paprika, red chili flakes, and chicken broth in a bowl, then pour over chicken.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW heat for about 4 hours.
  5. Remove chicken and shred it. Return to the slow cooker.
  6. Add cheese tortellini, mozzarella cheese, and heavy cream, then stir.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for an additional 30 minutes.
  8. Add baby spinach and let it cook for another 10 minutes.
  9. Mix in Parmesan cheese, adjust seasoning, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken breasts are even in size for even cooking. For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. Adjust spice level per preference and consider adding vegetables for extra nutrition.

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