CrockPot Chicken Tortellini
This CrockPot Chicken Tortellini recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish, combining tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and a rich tomato sauce.
Equipment
- Crock-Pot
- Large bowl
- Forks
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 32 oz chicken broth
- 28 oz diced tomatoes undrained
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 20 oz refrigerated tortellini fresh
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
Cooking
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your Crock-Pot.
- In a bowl, combine chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the tomato mixture over the chicken in the Crock-Pot.
- Cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and easily shredded.
- Remove chicken and shred it using two forks, then return it to the Crock-Pot.
- Add the tortellini, heavy cream, and spinach to the Crock-Pot. Stir well.
- Continue cooking for another 15-20 minutes, or until the tortellini is tender and the spinach has wilted.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can sear the chicken breasts before adding them to the Crock-Pot. Adjust seasoning to your preference.