Description
Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage combines creamy cheese tortellini with savory Italian sausage, creating a comforting dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Simply toss the ingredients in your slow cooker and let them meld together while you go about your day. This hearty meal not only fills your home with an enticing aroma but also delivers satisfaction in every bite. Ready in just a few hours, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (or turkey/chicken sausage)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through.
- Transfer the browned sausage to the crockpot and add cream cheese in chunks.
- Pour chicken broth and diced tomatoes over the mixture, stirring gently.
- Add cheese tortellini, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning; mix well.
- Fold in fresh spinach last, cover, and cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 1-2 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg