Description
A comforting and satisfying slow-cooked dish that combines tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and flavorful spices, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- Olive oil spray
- 1 ½ lbs chicken breast (about 4 medium breasts)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion granules
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 lb cheese tortellini
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Spray the inside of your slow cooker with olive oil.
- Place the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the chicken and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion granules, Italian seasoning, paprika, and red chili flakes.
- Cover the pot and set to LOW for about 4 hours.
- Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker.
- Add in the tortellini, mozzarella cheese, and heavy cream, then stir well.
- Cook on LOW for another 30 minutes or until tortellini is tender.
- Stir in the baby spinach and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Finish with grated Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning to taste.
Notes
Feel free to mix different cheeses or make it spicy by adding more red chili flakes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 270 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken tortellini, slow cooker recipe, easy dinner