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CrockPot Chicken Tortellini

A creamy, cheesy, and hearty dish made easy with a slow cooker. Perfect for a comforting meal with tender chicken, cheese-filled tortellini, and fresh spinach.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 people
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Aromatics

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups baby spinach chopped
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 4-5 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Transfer mixture to CrockPot.
  • Add chicken breasts, chicken broth, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to CrockPot. Cook on low for 4 hours.
  • Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to CrockPot. Stir in heavy cream and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add tortellini, ensuring it's submerged. Cook on low for 30 minutes or until tender.
  • Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

For a lighter version, use low-sodium chicken broth and reduce the amount of heavy cream.
Keyword chicken