Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini for Cozy Family Nights

A delightful recipe for Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini, perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 15

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken and Tortellini

1 pound Chicken Breasts Can be swapped for cooked shredded chicken
20 ounces Refrigerated Tortellini Choose for the best texture

For the Vegetables

2 medium Carrots Chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 cup Peppers Any sweet variety, chopped

For the Creamy Sauce

1 cup Heavy Cream Can be replaced with evaporated milk
4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth Use low-sodium if preferred

For the Seasonings

4 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh is best
2 teaspoons Italian Herbs Dried or fresh, to taste

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Begin by prepping your ingredients. Chop your carrots and peppers into bite-sized pieces, and cut raw chicken breasts into cubes if using.
In the slow cooker, add the cubed chicken, chopped vegetables, and refrigerated tortellini. Pour in the broth, cover the ingredients, and season with garlic and Italian herbs. Stir gently and set to low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
Cover the slow cooker and let the mixture cook. Expect about 4-6 hours on low or about 2 hours on high.
About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the heavy cream to create a creamy texture. Mix well and cover again.
Once done, stir again and serve into bowls. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Add heavy cream in the last 30 minutes for best texture. Use cornstarch to thicken if needed.

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