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Chicken Tortellini Crockpot Recipe

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This easy chicken tortellini crockpot recipe combines tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and a rich tomato sauce for a comforting, hands-off weeknight dinner. It’s family-friendly, customizable, and perfect for meal prep with leftovers that taste even better the next day.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini (or frozen, add extra cook time if frozen)
  • 24 oz jar marinara sauce
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups baby spinach (optional)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened (optional, or substitute half & half or heavy cream)
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste (start with 1/2 tsp each)
  • Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, for serving

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. If using fresh spinach, rinse and roughly chop. Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Cube the cream cheese if using.
  2. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Top with diced onion, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Pour in the marinara sauce and chicken broth. Gently stir to combine.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
  4. Remove chicken breasts and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir.
  5. Stir in tortellini (refrigerated or frozen) and cubed cream cheese (if using). Cover and cook on HIGH for 20-30 minutes, until tortellini is tender and cream cheese is melted.
  6. Stir in fresh spinach during the last 5 minutes of cooking, until wilted.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese and black pepper.

Notes

Add tortellini only in the last 20-30 minutes to prevent mushiness. Chicken thighs can be used for extra flavor and tenderness. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free tortellini and check broth and sauce labels. Add extra veggies like zucchini, bell peppers, or mushrooms for more nutrition. Leftovers store well and taste even better the next day.

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