Description
CrockPot Chicken Tortellini is a creamy, comforting one-pot meal with tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and fresh spinach. Minimal prep, maximum flavor, perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
4 cups chicken broth
1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups fresh spinach
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
Instructions
1. Place chicken in bottom of slow cooker.
2. Add onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and all seasonings; stir lightly.
3. Cover and cook on LOW 5-6 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours.
4. Remove and shred chicken; return to slow cooker.
5. Stir in tortellini and spinach; cover and cook on HIGH 20-30 minutes until tortellini is tender.
6. Turn off heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until creamy.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning; serve immediately with extra Parmesan.
Notes
Do not add tortellini too early to avoid mushy pasta.
Use refrigerated tortellini, not frozen.
Add heavy cream at the end to prevent curdling.
Taste before serving; adjust seasoning.
Protein swaps: chicken thighs, or for vegetarian, omit chicken and add drained white beans.
Pasta swaps: ravioli or penne (if dry, add at same final step).
Veggie swaps: mushrooms, bell peppers; swap spinach for kale added slightly earlier.
Lighter cream options: half-and-half or whole milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours on HIGH
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker, Crock Pot
- Cuisine: Italian, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg