Description
A delicious and hearty Crockpot Chicken Tortellini recipe perfect for weeknight dinners. This one-pot meal combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and flavorful tortellini, making it an easy and satisfying dish your family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 20 oz tortellini noodles
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of your crockpot. Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix into the creamy sauce.
- Add tortellini noodles to the crockpot. Cover and cook on low for an additional 15-20 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Adjust seasoning or add more cream/cheese as preferred.
Notes
- Add vegetables like spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or mushrooms for added nutrition.
- Use cooked or rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
- Try different cheeses such as mozzarella or provolone for variety.
- For a spicy flavor, incorporate red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low, or 2-3 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.4g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg