Description
Crockpot Chicken Tortellini is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and joy to your dinner table. This creamy, flavorful dish features tender chicken simmered with cheese tortellini and vibrant greens, creating a delightful meal perfect for any occasion. With minimal prep time and a slow cooker to do the work, this recipe allows you to savor delicious flavors while spending quality time with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 12 oz frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic.
- Add the chicken to the bottom of a crockpot. Sprinkle minced garlic on top.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add softened cream cheese.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the mixture and add chopped greens; stir gently.
- Set the crockpot on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add frozen tortellini to the pot; stir occasionally until they float.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg