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CrockPot Chicken Tortellini

This comforting one-pot meal features tender slow-cooked chicken, marinara sauce, creamy cheese, and tortellini, perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks.
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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: Comfort Food, Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast About 4 medium breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 2 cups marinara sauce Preferred brand or homemade
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion granules
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes Adjust for heat preference
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth Or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option
  • 1 lb cheese tortellini Fresh or refrigerated preferred
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 0.33 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

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.
  5. Shred cooked chicken with forks.
  6. Return shredded chicken to the cooker and mix with sauce.
Cooking
  1. Add tortellini, mozzarella, and heavy cream, stirring well.
  2. Cook on LOW for another 30 minutes.
  3. Stir in spinach and cook for 10 more minutes.
  4. Add Parmesan cheese, taste, and adjust seasoning.
Serving
  1. Spoon into bowls and garnish with extra grated Parmesan, a drizzle of olive oil, or a sprinkle of chopped fresh basil or parsley.

Notes

For best results, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts; thin breasts work best in 4 hours on LOW. Adjust spices and cheese according to taste.