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CrockPot Chicken Tortellini

A comforting and hearty slow cooker dish combining chicken, cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach in a creamy marinara sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs 1 ½ lbs chicken breast (about 4 medium breasts) Use fresh chicken breasts for best flavor.
  • 2 cups 2 cups marinara sauce Choose a quality marinara.
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon garlic powder Adds flavor to the chicken.
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon onion granules Enhances overall taste.
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix A mixture of herbs perfect for Italian dishes.
  • 0.5 teaspoon ½ teaspoon paprika Add a gentle spice.
  • 0.25 teaspoon ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes Use more for spicier flavor.
  • 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups chicken broth Keeps chicken moist.
  • 1 lbs 1 lb cheese tortellini Fresh or frozen tortellini can be used.
  • 1 cup 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded Provides creaminess.
  • 0.5 cup ½ cup heavy cream For richness in the sauce.
  • 2 cups 2 cups baby spinach Add at the end for freshness.
  • 0.33 cup ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated Finishing touch on top.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Spray the inside of the slow cooker with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the marinara sauce over the chicken and sprinkle spices evenly.
  4. Add the chicken broth on top of the chicken.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker and set it to LOW for about 4 hours.
  2. After 4 hours, shred the chicken with two forks right in the slow cooker.
  3. Return the shredded chicken to the cooker and mix in the tortellini, mozzarella cheese, and heavy cream.
  4. Cook on LOW for another 30 minutes.
  5. Stir in the baby spinach and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Finish by stirring in the grated Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 34gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers. Can be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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