Description
A comforting one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and a rich marinara sauce, made effortlessly in a CrockPot.
Ingredients
- 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 slow cooker with olive oil.
- Lay the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the CrockPot.
- Pour marinara sauce over the chicken and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion granules, Italian seasoning, paprika, and red chili flakes.
- Pour chicken broth around the sides, covering the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours.
- Shred the cooked chicken and return to the slow cooker.
- Add cheese tortellini, mozzarella cheese, and heavy cream, stirring until combined.
- Cook on LOW for another 30 minutes.
- Stir in baby spinach and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese, taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
For best results, allow chicken to cool slightly before shredding. You can substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 270 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian