Description
Crockpot Chicken Tortellini is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for those cozy evenings when you crave something warm and hearty. This dish features tender chicken simmered with creamy tortellini, fresh spinach, and a blend of savory spices that create an irresistible aroma in your kitchen. With minimal effort, you can prepare this delightful meal in your crockpot and enjoy a satisfying dinner without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 12 oz cheese-filled tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Dice the boneless chicken into bite-sized pieces and place in the crockpot.
- Add chicken broth, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning; stir gently.
- In a separate bowl, blend softened cream cheese with a splash of broth until smooth; mix back into the crockpot.
- After 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high, add tortellini and stir until coated.
- Fold in fresh spinach during the last 30 minutes of cooking and sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (low) or 2 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg