Description
A comforting slow cooker dish with tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and spinach in a rich marinara sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- Olive oil spray
- 1 ½ lbs chicken breast (about 4 medium breasts)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion granules
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 lb cheese tortellini
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Spray your slow cooker with olive oil.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the chicken breasts, then sprinkle the garlic powder, onion granules, Italian seasoning, paprika, and red chili flakes evenly on top.
- Pour in the chicken broth.
- Cover and set the slow cooker on LOW for about 4 hours.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, shred it using forks and mix it back into the sauce.
- Add the cheese tortellini, mozzarella cheese, and heavy cream, stirring everything together.
- Cook on LOW for an additional 30 minutes until the tortellini is tender.
- Stir in the baby spinach and allow it to wilt for about 10 more minutes.
- Finish by adding the grated Parmesan cheese, tasting, and adjusting the seasoning as needed.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your taste. This dish can be served in a bread bowl or paired with a salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian