CrockPot Chicken Tortellini
This CrockPot Chicken Tortellini is a cozy yet easy meal that will please even the pickiest eaters!
Equipment
- slow cooker
Ingredients
- 1 can Olive oil spray
- 1.5 lb Chicken breast about 4 medium breasts
- 2 cups Marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion granules
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 1.5 cups Chicken broth
- 1 lb Cheese tortellini
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 0.33 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Spray your slow cooker with olive oil (or a non-stick cooking spray).
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer on the bottom.
- Next, add the marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion granules, Italian seasoning mix, paprika, red chili flakes and chicken broth. Make sure the chicken is completely submerged in liquid.
- Cook on LOW for 4 hours or until the chicken is cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with the help of two forks.
- Return the chicken to the slow cooker, then add the tortellini, shredded cheese and cream. Stir well to combine and make sure the tortellini are completely covered by liquid.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 30 minutes until the tortellini are tender.
- Stir in the spinach and continue to cook for another 10 minutes.
- Next, stir in the grated Parmesan, adjust the seasoning to taste and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 539kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 44gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 1286mgPotassium: 786mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1900IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 317mgIron: 4mg
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