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CrockPot Chicken Tortellini

A comforting one-pot meal with tender chicken, flavorful marinara, and cheesy tortellini cooked to perfection in your 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: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

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 Add more for spice
  • 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
  • ⅓ cup ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Spray the slow cooker with olive oil.
  2. Arrange the 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 and return it to the cooker, mixing it well with the sauce.
  2. Add tortellini, mozzarella, and heavy cream, stirring well.
  3. Cook on LOW for another 30 minutes.
  4. Stir in spinach and cook for 10 more minutes.
  5. Add Parmesan cheese, taste, and adjust seasoning.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or saucepan, adding a splash of chicken broth if it looks too thick after freezing. For variations, try using vegan substitutes or adding extra veggies.