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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Meal
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Meal

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Meal
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder or granules
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes optional
  • 1½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Non-stick spray for the slow cooker

Method
 

  1. Spray the slow cooker generously with non-stick cooking spray so nothing sticks.
  2. Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the crock pot.
  3. Pour the marinara sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, and red chili flakes (if using).
  4. Pour the chicken broth over everything so the chicken is mostly submerged.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for about 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  6. Remove the chicken carefully and shred it with two forks, then return the shredded chicken to the sauce in the crock pot.
  7. Add the cheese tortellini, shredded mozzarella, and heavy cream. Stir to combine and make sure the tortellini is mostly submerged in the sauce.
  8. Cover and cook on LOW for another 30 minutes, until the tortellini is tender.
  9. Stir in the baby spinach and cook an additional 10 minutes until wilted.
  10. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan on top, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Protein: ~27 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~40 g
  • Fat: ~24 g
  • Saturated Fat: ~12 g
  • Sodium: ~800 mg