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CrockPot Chicken Tortellini

A warm and comforting slow-cooked meal featuring chicken, cheese tortellini, and spinach in a creamy marinara sauce, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast about 4 medium breasts
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion granules
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lb cheese tortellini
  • 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 to prevent sticking.
  2. Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the marinara sauce and spices over the chicken, ensuring every piece is well coated.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker and set it to LOW for about 4 hours.
  2. After 4 hours, remove the chicken and shred it with forks.
  3. Return the shredded chicken to the cooker and mix well with the sauce.
  4. Add the tortellini, mozzarella cheese, and heavy cream, stirring until combined.
  5. Cook on LOW for another 30 minutes.
  6. Stir in the baby spinach and cook for an additional 10 minutes until the spinach wilts.
  7. Add the grated Parmesan cheese, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

For serving, sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese and add fresh herbs for garnish. It pairs well with crusty bread or a salad. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.