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CrockPot Chicken Tortellini

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A comforting one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach simmered in a savory marinara sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast About 4 medium breasts
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 lb cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.33 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion granules
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes Adjust according to taste
Miscellaneous
  • olive oil spray For spraying the slow cooker

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Spray the slow cooker with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer.
  3. Pour marinara sauce evenly over the chicken and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion granules, Italian seasoning, paprika, and red chili flakes.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and set it to LOW for about 4 hours.
Cooking
  1. Once cooked, shred the chicken with forks and return it to the cooker, mixing it back with the sauce.
  2. Stir in the tortellini, shredded mozzarella, and heavy cream until well combined.
  3. Cook on LOW for another 30 minutes.
  4. Gently fold in the baby spinach, cooking for an additional 10 minutes.
  5. Finally, add grated Parmesan cheese, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 36gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 1200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

Best served in bowls, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs. Excellent with a side salad or garlic bread. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or frozen for 2 months.
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