Description
Crockpot Chicken Tortellini is a comforting Italian-inspired dish that effortlessly combines tender chicken, creamy broth, and perfectly cooked cheese tortellini. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Just set it in the slow cooker and let the ingredients meld together, creating a warm and satisfying meal that your family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 20 oz frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop garlic and gather all ingredients.
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot. Pour in enough chicken broth to cover.
- Add minced garlic, dried herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Stir in frozen tortellini about 30 minutes before serving.
- Just before serving, mix in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg