Description
Crockpot Chicken Tortellini is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and vibrant spinach in a creamy sauce, simmered to perfection. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this one-pot meal is not only easy to prepare but also provides a deliciously satisfying experience. With each spoonful, you’ll be enveloped in comforting flavors that make any evening feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 20 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. Place in the crockpot.
- Add minced garlic and pour chicken broth over the chicken.
- Pour heavy cream into the crockpot and stir gently to combine.
- Cook on low for about 4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Stir in tortellini and spinach; simmer until tortellini is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Before serving, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top and stir until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg