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CrockPot Chicken Tortellini

Creamy CrockPot Chicken Tortellini for Cozy Nights In

This creamy CrockPot Chicken Tortellini is a comforting dish made effortlessly in your slow cooker, perfect for hectic weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Base
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cups chicken broth use low-sodium for a healthier option
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Alfredo sauce or substitute with homemade cream sauce
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers for added sweetness
  • 1 medium onion chopped; use shallots for a milder taste
  • 3 cloves garlic minced; consider roasted garlic for a sweeter note
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning adjust according to spice tolerance
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
For the Tortellini and Greens
  • 2 cups cheese tortellini cook in the last half-hour
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach add towards the end to wilt

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Layer the boneless, skinless chicken breasts flat at the bottom of the CrockPot. Pour in chicken broth and Alfredo sauce, then layer in sun-dried tomatoes, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, plus salt and pepper to taste. Stir gently to coat the chicken.
  2. Cover the CrockPot with its lid and set it to cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours until chicken reaches 165°F and shreds easily.
  3. Once the chicken is tender, remove it from the CrockPot, shred it, and return it back to the pot.
  4. Add cheese tortellini and fresh baby spinach to the pot, gently stirring to combine and ensuring the tortellini is submerged in the sauce.
  5. Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes to allow the tortellini to become tender.
  6. Stir the mixture and serve hot. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For an extra creamy texture, mix in a bit of heavy cream along with the Alfredo sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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