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Warm Crockpot Chicken Tortellini Recipe to Try

Crockpot Chicken Tortellini

A rich and creamy slow cooker meal featuring tender shredded chicken, cheese tortellini, and a savory sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. It's an easy, set-and-forget dish perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 795

Ingredients
  

  • 700 g boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 large yellow onion finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 500 ml low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 150 g full-fat block cream cheese cubed
  • 250 ml double cream
  • 100 g Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 80 g sun-dried tomatoes in oil drained and chopped
  • 150 g fresh baby spinach
  • 500 g fresh cheese tortellini from the refrigerated section
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Layer the Base: Place the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of your 5-6 quart slow cooker. Scatter the diced onion and minced garlic over the top.
  2. Add Liquids and Seasoning: Pour the chicken stock over the chicken. Sprinkle with the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender enough to shred easily.
  4. Shred the Chicken: Carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them on a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the meat. It should fall apart with little effort.
  5. Create the Cream Sauce: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Add the cubed cream cheese and the double cream. Stir gently until the cream cheese has completely melted into the liquid, creating a smooth, creamy sauce. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Add Flavour Boosters: Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until it's fully incorporated. Then, add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and the fresh baby spinach. Continue to stir until the spinach has wilted down into the sauce.
  7. Cook the Tortellini: Add the fresh tortellini to the slow cooker. Gently stir to ensure it's coated in the sauce.
  8. Final Cook: Place the lid back on and cook on HIGH for another 15-20 minutes, or until the tortellini is tender and cooked through. Be careful not to overcook it, as it can become mushy. What works best for me is checking it at the 15-minute mark.
  9. Serve: Give everything one last gentle stir, taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This dish is great served with a side of crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.