Description
A deliciously creamy chicken tortellini dish made in a slow cooker that’s perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cheese tortellini
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the shredded chicken, heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, nutmeg, and butter.
- Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- Cover and cook on low for 2–3 hours or until heated through.
- 30 minutes before serving, add tortellini and spinach.
- Stir gently, then sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese.
- Cover and cook for another 20–25 minutes, or until tortellini is tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- The nutmeg is optional but adds a nice warmth to the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg