Description
Crockpot Chicken Tortellini is the ultimate comfort food that brings everyone together with its creamy, cheesy goodness and tender chicken. This slow-cooked dish combines juicy chicken, fresh spinach, and tortellini in a rich sauce, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Just set it and forget it while your kitchen fills with mouthwatering aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 12 oz fresh or frozen tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot and season with salt and pepper.
- 2. Add minced garlic on top of the chicken.
- 3. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir gently.
- 4. Add tortellini and spinach, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning; stir to combine.
- 5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked through.
- 6. Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg