Print

CrockPot Chicken Tortellini

CrockPot chicken tortellini - featured image
Print Recipe

This creamy CrockPot chicken tortellini is the ultimate easy weeknight comfort food, featuring tender chicken, pillowy cheese tortellini, and a velvety sauce. It’s a family-friendly, hands-off dinner that’s perfect for busy nights or cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 to 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (regular or light)
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 package (about 20 oz) frozen cheese tortellini (or fresh, added later)
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach (optional)
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (for serving)
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts (or thighs) in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese with chicken broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and lump-free.
  3. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the CrockPot.
  6. Stir in frozen cheese tortellini, making sure it’s submerged in the sauce. Cover and cook on HIGH for 25–30 minutes, until tortellini is tender but not mushy. (If using fresh tortellini, check after 20 minutes.)
  7. Add fresh baby spinach and gently stir. Cover for 2–3 minutes, just until wilted.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan and fresh basil if desired.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free tortellini. For a vegetarian meal, omit chicken and use vegetable broth, doubling spinach and adding mushrooms. Always blend cream cheese with broth before adding to the slow cooker for a smooth sauce. Add tortellini only after chicken is cooked to prevent mushiness. Adjust sauce thickness with extra broth or by letting it stand uncovered. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; freeze chicken and sauce (without tortellini) for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Keywords: crockpot chicken tortellini, slow cooker chicken pasta, creamy chicken tortellini, easy weeknight dinner, comfort food, family dinner, Italian chicken tortellini, one pot meal

Find it online: https://blairrecipes.com/crockpot-chicken-tortellini-recipe-easy-creamy-weeknight-dinner/