CrockPot Chicken Tortellini Recipe Easy One-Pot Meal
This CrockPot Chicken Tortellini recipe combines tender chicken, creamy tortellini, and a rich sauce for a comforting one-pot meal perfect for busy evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 16 ounces refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: Fresh spinach or sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Place them in the CrockPot.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the minced garlic. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Once the chicken is tender, remove it from the CrockPot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Add the cubed cream cheese and heavy cream. Stir until the cream cheese melts and combines into the sauce.
- Add the tortellini directly to the CrockPot. Cover and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes, or until the tortellini is tender.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Notes
[‘Let cream cheese soften at room temperature to avoid clumps.’, ‘Check tortellini after 20 minutes to prevent overcooking.’, ‘Customize with red pepper flakes for heat or pesto for an herby twist.’, “Thin the sauce with chicken broth or milk if it’s too thick.”]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
Keywords: CrockPot, Chicken Tortellini, One-Pot Meal, Slow Cooker, Comfort Food, Creamy Sauce