Description
This CrockPot Chicken Tortellini is a creamy, cheesy, and comforting one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts simmer slowly in a flavorful marinara and broth base before being finished with cheese tortellini, spinach, and melty mozzarella for a restaurant-style meal made right at home.
Ingredients
- Olive oil spray
- 1 ½ lbs chicken breast (about 4 medium breasts)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion granules
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 lb cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Lightly spray the inside of your slow cooker with olive oil spray.
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom and season with garlic powder, onion granules, Italian seasoning, paprika, and red chili flakes.
- Pour the marinara sauce and chicken broth over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on Low for 5–6 hours or High for 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the crockpot, then stir in the heavy cream, tortellini, mozzarella, and baby spinach.
- Cover and cook for another 20–25 minutes on Low, until tortellini are tender and the cheese has melted.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese before serving and enjoy warm.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add more heavy cream or mozzarella.
- Use frozen tortellini without thawing — just add 5–10 extra minutes of cooking time.
- Pairs beautifully with garlic bread or a crisp green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American