Description
CrockPot Chicken Tortellini is a wholesome, protein-packed comfort meal made with lean chicken, cheese-filled tortellini, and fresh spinach simmered in a light, flavorful broth. It’s the perfect combination of clean ingredients, convenience, and comfort — ideal for family dinners or post-workout recovery.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
20 oz whole-wheat or gluten-free cheese tortellini
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, no salt added
4 cups fresh spinach
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Place chicken breasts at the bottom of your crockpot.
2. Add diced onion, minced garlic, and canned diced tomatoes.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle Italian seasoning on top.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
5. Remove chicken and shred it with two forks, then return it to the crockpot.
6. Add fresh spinach and tortellini, stir gently to combine.
7. Cover and cook on HIGH for 20–30 minutes, until tortellini is tender and spinach is wilted.
8. Serve warm and enjoy the nourishing flavors.
Notes
Do not overcook the tortellini; add it only during the last 30 minutes.
Stir in fresh basil before serving for a bright flavor.
Add a squeeze of lemon juice to enhance iron absorption from spinach.
For a lighter version, increase spinach and tomatoes while reducing tortellini.
Avoid freezing; the tortellini texture changes when thawed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, CrockPot, Chicken
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg