Chicken and Tortellini
This Chicken and Tortellini recipe is made in the slow cooker or stovetop. This hearty dish combines tender chicken with cheese-filled tortellini in a creamy sauce, perfect for a comforting meal. It's an easy and flavorful option for any weeknight dinner.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 1066kcal
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast - boneless, skinless
- 1 tbsp olive oil for stove top method only
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning blend
- 22 ounces alfredo sauce - 1 jar
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes
- 19 ounces cheese tortellini frozen in a bag, thawed - you can use any variety of tortellini
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 2 cups spinach coarsely chopped - fresh
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Stovetop Method
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with salt and black pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until completely done, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and cut into pieces. Then, return the chicken to the skillet.
- Add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour the alfredo sauce, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes into the skillet. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the tortellini and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 5-7 minutes, until tender.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and spinach, cooking until the cheese is melted and the spinach is wilted.
Slow Cooker Method
- Prepare the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add the chicken to the bottom of the slow cooker and season with garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the alfredo sauce, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes on top of the chicken.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken and cut into bite-sized pieces. Return the chicken to the sauce.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add the tortellini to the mixture, cover, and continue to cook for about 30 minutes or until the tortellini is tender.
- Before serving, add the spinach and cook just until wilted.
- Serve with additional parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 1066kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 71g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 284mg | Sodium: 2307mg | Potassium: 1029mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 490mg | Iron: 6mg | Net Carbohydrates: 67g