Description
A comforting and easy slow cooker chicken tortellini dish that feels like a warm hug.
Ingredients
- Olive oil spray
- 1 ½ lbs chicken breast
- 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 lightly with olive oil.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the chicken and sprinkle the garlic powder, onion granules, Italian seasoning, paprika, and red chili flakes on top.
- Cover and set the slow cooker to LOW for about 4 hours.
- Shred the cooked chicken with two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the cooker and mix with the sauce.
- Add the tortellini, mozzarella, and heavy cream, stirring well.
- Cook on LOW for another 30 minutes.
- Stir in the baby spinach and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top, taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
Feel free to add other veggies or adjust the recipe to your taste.