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CrockPot Chicken Tortellini

This warm and comforting one-pot meal combines tender chicken, rich marinara sauce, and cheesy tortellini, making it the perfect dish for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
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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)
  • 2 cups 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon onion granules
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
  • 0.5 teaspoon ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 lb 1 lb cheese tortellini Can be substituted with gluten-free tortellini.
  • 1 cup 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 cup ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups 2 cups baby spinach
  • 0.33 cup ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Spray your slow cooker with olive oil.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer.
  3. Pour the marinara sauce and sprinkle the spices over the top of the chicken.
  4. Cover and set the slow cooker to LOW for about 4 hours.
  5. Once cooked, shred the chicken using forks and return it to the crockpot, mixing it with the sauce.
  6. Add the tortellini, mozzarella, and heavy cream, stirring well to combine.
  7. Cook on LOW for an additional 30 minutes.
  8. Stir in the baby spinach and let it cook for 10 more minutes.
  9. Finish by adding the grated Parmesan cheese, taste, and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

Notes

Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and a sprinkle of fresh basil, and pair it with a simple side salad or garlic bread.

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