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Crockpot Chicken Tortellini

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This easy crockpot chicken tortellini recipe features tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and a creamy, herb-infused sauce—all made hands-off in your slow cooker. It’s the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into large chunks
  • 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach, loosely packed
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (plus more to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken breasts into large chunks (about 2-inch pieces), pat dry, and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, softened cream cheese, shredded parmesan, Italian seasoning, onion powder, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using) until mostly smooth.
  3. Arrange seasoned chicken pieces in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Pour chicken broth over the top.
  4. Spoon the creamy sauce mixture over the chicken and broth. Gently stir to distribute without overmixing.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–2.5 hours, until chicken is cooked through and shreds easily.
  6. Remove chicken to a plate and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir.
  7. Stir in refrigerated cheese tortellini and baby spinach. Cover and cook on HIGH for 20–30 minutes, until tortellini is tender but not mushy.
  8. Stir well, taste, and adjust salt, pepper, or parmesan as needed. Let sit uncovered for 5–10 minutes if a thicker sauce is desired.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with extra parmesan and fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

Add tortellini only during the last 20–30 minutes to avoid mushy pasta. Soften cream cheese before blending for a smooth sauce. If sauce is too thin at the end, stir in a tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with cold water and cook for 10 more minutes. Leftovers reheat well; add a splash of broth or cream if needed. For a vegetarian version, omit chicken and use vegetable broth.

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