CrockPot Chicken Tortellini
A hearty, comforting meal featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in marinara sauce with cheese tortellini and baby spinach, perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast (about 4 medium breasts)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 lb cheese tortellini
- 2 cups baby spinach
Spices
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion granules
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes
Additional Ingredients
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.33 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
For Cooking
- Olive oil spray For greasing the slow cooker
Instructions
Preparation
- Spray the slow cooker with olive oil.
- Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer.
- Pour marinara sauce and spices over the chicken.
Cooking
- Cover and set the slow cooker to LOW for about 4 hours.
- Shred cooked chicken with forks and return it to the cooker.
- Add tortellini, mozzarella, and heavy cream, stirring well.
- Cook on LOW for another 30 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and cook for 10 more minutes.
- Add Parmesan cheese, taste, and adjust seasoning.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate chicken in spices and marinara sauce before cooking. Adjust spice levels to taste and consider making a vegetarian version with sautéed vegetables and vegetable broth.