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CrockPot Chicken Tortellini

A cozy, easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken, rich marinara, cheesy tortellini, and fresh spinach, all cooked in one pot for minimal cleanup.
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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 Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 spray Olive oil spray
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken breast (about 4 medium breasts)
  • 2 cups Marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion granules
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
  • 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes Use less if you prefer milder
  • 1.5 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 lb Cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 cup Heavy cream
  • 2 cups Baby spinach
  • 0.33 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Spray the slow cooker with olive oil.
  2. Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer.
  3. Pour marinara sauce and spices over the chicken.
  4. Cover and set the slow cooker to LOW for about 4 hours.
Final Steps
  1. After cooking, shred the chicken with forks.
  2. Return shredded chicken to the cooker and mix with sauce.
  3. Add tortellini, mozzarella, and heavy cream, stirring well.
  4. Cook on LOW for another 30 minutes.
  5. Stir in spinach and cook for 10 more minutes.
  6. Add Parmesan cheese, taste, and adjust seasoning.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. When reheating, add a splash of broth to maintain creaminess. Feel free to add seasonal vegetables for added nutrition.