CrockPot Chicken Tortellini Recipe (Easy & Creamy)
This Crockpot Chicken Tortellini is a creamy, comforting one-pot slow cooker meal made with tender shredded chicken, cheesy tortellini, and a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours
- Total Time: 4.5–5.5 hours
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5–2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, cubed
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel or diced tomatoes (optional)
- 16–20 oz refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Italian blend cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Add chicken, broth, cream cheese, garlic, seasoning, and tomatoes to the crockpot. Cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2.5–3 hours.
- Shred the chicken and return to the crockpot.
- Stir in tortellini. Cook on HIGH for 15–25 minutes until tender.
- Add shredded cheese and spinach (if using). Cover for 2–3 minutes until melted and wilted.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese or herbs.
Notes
Add more broth if sauce is too thick. Use full-fat cream cheese for the smoothest texture. Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days.