Description
Indulge in the comfort of Creamy Crockpot Chicken Tortellini, a dish that combines tender chicken, rich cream cheese, and delightful tortellini in a savory broth. This slow-cooked masterpiece is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. With minimal effort, you can create a meal that warms the heart and pleases the palate. Serve it with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete dining experience your family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic and pour in chicken broth until chicken is mostly covered.
- Add cream cheese to the pot, stirring gently to mix.
- Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- After cooking time, add tortellini and spinach; stir gently.
- Cook for an additional 30 minutes until tortellini is tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg