CrockPot Chicken Tortellini
This Crockpot chicken tortellini is a cozy yet super easy meal that will please even the pickiest eaters!
Ingredients
- olive oil spray
- 1 ½ lbchicken breast (about 4 medium breasts)
- 2 cupsmarinara sauce
- 1 teaspoongarlic powder
- 1 teaspoononion granules
- 1 teaspoonitalian seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoonpaprika
- ¼ teaspoonred chili flakes
- 1 ½ cupschicken broth
- 1 lbcheese tortellini
- 1 cupmozzarella cheese (shredded)
- ½ cupheavy cream
- 2 cupsbaby spinach
- ⅓ cupparmesan cheese (grated)
Directions
- 1
Spray your slow cooker with olive oil (or a non-stick cooking spray).
- 2
Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer on the bottom.
- 3
Next, add the marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion granules, Italian seasoning mix, paprika, red chili flakes and chicken broth. Make sure the chicken is completely submerged in liquid.
- 4
Cook on LOW for 4 hours or until the chicken is cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
- 5
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with the help of two forks.
- 6
Return the chicken to the slow cooker, then add the tortellini, shredded cheese and cream. Stir well to combine and make sure the tortellini are completely covered by liquid.
- 7
Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 30 minutes until the tortellini are tender.
- 8
Stir in the spinach and continue to cook for another 10 minutes.
- 9
Next, stir in the grated Parmesan, adjust the seasoning to taste and serve immediately.