Description
Crockpot Chicken Tortellini is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, creamy cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach in a savory broth. This effortless dish simmers to perfection, filling your home with inviting aromas that promise warmth on chilly nights. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, it’s a crowd-pleaser that requires minimal prep while delivering maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic.
- Layer the chicken in the bottom of the crockpot and sprinkle minced garlic on top.
- Pour low-sodium chicken broth over the chicken.
- Stir in cheese tortellini (frozen works great) and add cream cheese cubes.
- Add fresh spinach along with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve warm, garnished with grated Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, feel free to incorporate other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini. To adjust spice levels, consider adding red pepper flakes for an extra kick.