CrockPot Chicken Tortellini
A comforting and hassle-free meal combining tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and rich marinara sauce in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken breasts About four medium-sized pieces.
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound cheese tortellini
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 0.33 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Spices
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion granules
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes
Other
- olive oil spray For preventing sticking in the slow cooker.
Instructions
Preparation
- Lightly spray the slow cooker with olive oil.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer.
- Pour the marinara sauce and sprinkle spices over the chicken.
Cooking
- Cover and set the slow cooker to LOW for about four hours.
- Once the time is up, use forks to shred the cooked chicken within the pot.
- Mix the shredded chicken back into the sauce.
- Add the tortellini, mozzarella cheese, and heavy cream, stirring until combined.
- Cook on LOW for another thirty minutes.
- Stir in the spinach and cook for an additional ten minutes.
- Sprinkle in Parmesan cheese, taste the dish, and adjust any seasoning if necessary.
Notes
For a twist, consider adding vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini. Explore substitutions for tortellini based on your preference. Best served with love and laughter.