CrockPot Chicken Tortellini
Ingredients
- olive oil spray
- 1 ½ lbchicken breast
about 4 medium breasts
- 2 cmarinara sauce
- 1 tspgarlic powder
- 1 tsponion granules
- 1 tspitalian seasoning mix
- ½ tsppaprika
- ¼ tspred chili flakes
- 1 ½ cchicken broth
- 1 lbcheese tortellini
- 1 cmozzarella cheese
shredded
- ½ cheavy cream
- 2 cbaby spinach
- ⅓ cparmesan cheese
grated
Directions
- 1
Spray the slow cooker with olive oil.
- 2
Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer.
- 3
Pour marinara sauce and spices over the chicken.
- 4
Cover and set the slow cooker to LOW for about 4 hours.
- 5
Shred cooked chicken with forks.
- 6
Return shredded chicken to the cooker and mix with sauce.
- 7
Add tortellini, mozzarella, and heavy cream, stirring well.
- 8
Cook on LOW for another 30 minutes.
- 9
Stir in spinach and cook for 10 more minutes.
- 10
Add Parmesan cheese, taste, and adjust seasoning.
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About this Recipe
Craving ultimate comfort food after a long day without spending hours in the kitchen? This CrockPot Chicken Tortellini recipe delivers tender chicken, rich sauce, and cheesy tortellini with minimal effort, making it the perfect solution for a chilly evening.
The beauty of this CrockPot Chicken Tortellini lies in its set-it-and-forget-it approach. By slowly cooking the chicken in a flavorful blend of marinara, garlic powder, onion granules, Italian seasoning mix, and a hint of paprika and red chili flakes, the flavors meld beautifully. This hands-off method ensures incredibly tender chicken and a deeply satisfying sauce that develops complexity over time, setting it apart from quick stovetop versions.
Expect a truly comforting and hearty dish that warms you from the inside out. The chicken emerges fall-apart tender, coated in a luscious, savory marinara-based sauce brightened by the earthy notes of baby spinach. With the addition of melty mozzarella and the creamy richness of heavy cream and Parmesan, each bite of the plump cheese tortellini is an indulgent experience. This dish offers a balanced blend of tangy tomato, savory chicken, and creamy cheese, with a subtle warmth from the red chili flakes that you can adjust to your liking.
Feel free to adjust the red chili flakes to your preferred spice level, from a mild hint to a more noticeable kick. While cheese tortellini is specified, you could also experiment with other tortellini fillings if you have a different preference. For an even creamier sauce, a slightly larger splash of heavy cream could be added to your taste. You can also incorporate more baby spinach if you desire extra greens.
This robust CrockPot Chicken Tortellini is ideal for a comforting family dinner or a cozy meal with friends. It pairs wonderfully with a side of crusty bread to sop up every last bit of the delicious sauce, or a simple green salad to complete the meal.