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CrockPot Chicken Tortellini

A hearty and delicious one-pot meal featuring chicken, cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
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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, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs 1 ½ lbs chicken breast (about 4 medium breasts) Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for best results.
  • 2 cups 2 cups marinara sauce Choose your favorite 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 Adjust to taste.
  • 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups chicken broth Low-sodium broth is recommended.
  • 1 lb 1 lb cheese tortellini Use fresh or frozen tortellini.
  • 1 cup 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded For a cheesier dish, add more cheese.
  • 0.5 cup ½ cup heavy cream Substitue with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • 2 cups 2 cups baby spinach Feel free to add other vegetables.
  • 0.33 cup ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated Add extra for garnish if desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Spray the slow cooker with olive oil.
  2. Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer.
  3. Pour marinara sauce and spices over the chicken.
  4. Cover and set the slow cooker to LOW for about 4 hours.
Cooking
  1. Shred the cooked chicken with forks.
  2. Return shredded chicken to the cooker and mix with sauce.
  3. Add tortellini, mozzarella, and heavy cream, stirring well.
  4. Cook on LOW for another 30 minutes.
  5. Stir in spinach and cook for 10 more minutes.
  6. Add Parmesan cheese, taste, and adjust seasoning.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the marinara sauce for a few hours before cooking. Adjust spices based on preference.