How To Make CrockPot Chicken Tortellini Effortlessly
A simple and delicious recipe for making chicken tortellini in a CrockPot, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 7 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 package (9 ounces) cheese tortellini
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the CrockPot.
- Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once the chicken is cooked, shred it with two forks.
- Add the tortellini and peas to the CrockPot and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes on high until the tortellini is cooked.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg