Description
A cozy, comforting dish featuring chicken, tortellini, and marinara sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 the slow cooker with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Place the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the chicken and add garlic powder, onion granules, Italian seasoning, paprika, and red chili flakes. Ensure everything is well coated.
- Cover and set the slow cooker to LOW for about 4 hours.
- After cooking, shred the chicken using two forks and mix it back into the sauce.
- Stir in the tortellini, mozzarella cheese, and heavy cream until combined.
- Cook on LOW for an additional 30 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Add the baby spinach and let it wilt for about 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan, taste, and adjust seasonings as desired.
Notes
Pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread; can also add veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms for more nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg