Forget spending hours in the kitchen! Our CrockPot Chicken Tortellini is the ultimate weeknight dinner solution. Imagine coming home to a creamy, delicious meal that's both quick to prepare and packed with flavor. This recipe is not only healthy but also allows you to enjoy quality time with your family instead of being stuck cooking. I personally love setting this up in the morning and knowing dinner is already taken care of – it's a total game-changer!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This recipe is more than just food; it's a memory in the making. I remember my grandmother always making something similar on cold winter nights. The aroma alone would fill the house with warmth and comfort. Her secret was always in the simple, hearty flavors, and this CrockPot Chicken Tortellini recipe captures that same essence – a comforting hug in a bowl, perfect for creating your own cherished moments.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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Sauce:
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
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Tortellini & Cheese:
- 1 (20 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
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Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prep the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your crockpot. Lightly season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Add Sauce: Pour the marinara sauce and cream of chicken soup over the chicken. Add chicken broth.
- Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until chicken easily shreds with a fork.
- Shred Chicken: Remove chicken from the crockpot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot.
- Stir in Cream Cheese: Add the softened cream cheese and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Add Tortellini: Gently stir in the tortellini.
- Melt Cheese: Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Let it cook for about 30 more minutes, or until the tortellini is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with Parmesan cheese and serve hot. Enjoy!
CrockPot Chicken Tortellini
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your crockpot. Lightly season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning.1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, Salt, Pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Pour the marinara sauce and cream of chicken soup over the chicken. Add chicken broth.1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce, 1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup, 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until chicken easily shreds with a fork.1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Remove chicken from the crockpot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot.1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Add the softened cream cheese and stir until completely melted and smooth.1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
- Gently stir in the tortellini.1 (20 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Let it cook for about 30 more minutes, or until the tortellini is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 (20 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese and serve hot. Enjoy!1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese