Description
Indulge in a warm bowl of Cozy CrockPot Chicken Tortellini, the ultimate comfort food for chilly nights. Tender chicken melds with creamy broth and soft tortellini, creating a delightful dish that feels like a comforting hug. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy Sundays, this recipe is effortless to prepare—just toss the ingredients in your slow cooker and let the magic happen. Enjoy every bite while snuggling up on the couch with your favorite show.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 12 oz fresh or frozen tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken breasts, rinse under cold water, and pat dry.
- Mince garlic until fragrant.
- In the CrockPot, place chicken breasts at the bottom and add chicken broth, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Top with blocks of cream cheese; do not stir yet.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken shreds easily.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in tortellini and spinach/kale; cook until tortellini are tender (10-15 minutes).
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 375g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg