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CrockPot Chicken Tortellini Recipe

CrockPot Chicken Tortellini Recipe
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This CrockPot Chicken Tortellini recipe is a comforting, easy-to-make slow cooker meal combining tender chicken, flavorful marinara sauce, creamy cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights, it requires minimal prep and cooks to creamy, cheesy perfection with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Sauce

  • Olive oil spray
  • 1 ½ lbs chicken breast (about 4 medium breasts)
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion granules
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Spray the inside of the slow cooker with olive oil spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Arrange Chicken: Place 1 ½ lbs of chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker for even cooking.
  3. Add Sauce and Spices: Pour 2 cups marinara sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle garlic powder, onion granules, Italian seasoning, paprika, and red chili flakes evenly.
  4. Cook Chicken: Cover and cook on LOW for about 4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  5. Shred Chicken: Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker for easy mixing.
  6. Mix Chicken with Sauce: Stir the shredded chicken back into the sauce to combine flavors well.
  7. Add Tortellini and Dairy: Add 1 lb cheese tortellini, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, and ½ cup heavy cream to the pot, mixing thoroughly.
  8. Cook Tortellini: Continue cooking on LOW for an additional 30 minutes, ensuring the pasta is tender and the cheese is melted.
  9. Add Spinach: Stir in 2 cups of baby spinach and cook for another 10 minutes until wilted and heated through.
  10. Finish and Serve: Sprinkle ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese on top, taste the dish, and adjust seasonings if needed before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version, but the dish will be less rich.
  • Use fresh spinach for best texture; frozen spinach can be substituted but should be well-drained.
  • Make sure to cook on LOW as cooking on HIGH may overcook the chicken and tortellini.
  • For a spicier kick, add extra red chili flakes according to your taste preference.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove or microwave.

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